Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Assistant

Encompass Health Corporation; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

FSA & HSA

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets, and to craft meals for patients, staff, and special events. You’ll work in a fast-paced inpatient rehabilitation setting that values compassion and culinary excellence.

The role supports patient well-being through accurate meal prep, timely tray assembly, and adherence to diet instructions. A food handler’s permit is preferred and opportunities for growth and education are available.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit, if mandated by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking experience and special function cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Interpret written recipes and follow written and/or verbal orders, requests, and instructions.
• Break down carts and remove scraps from patient trays.
• Assemble/deliver late patient trays, supplements, nourishments and special requests as needed.
• Portion, weigh, and garnish food according to menus and specific diet instructions.
• Assemble patient trays to meet time tables.
• Assist patients in completing menus.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.
• Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets, and to craft meals for patients, staff, and special events. You’ll work in a fast-paced inpatient rehabilitation setting that values compassion and culinary excellence.

The role supports patient well-being through accurate meal prep, timely tray assembly, and adherence to diet instructions. A food handler’s permit is preferred and opportunities for growth and education are available.