Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Assistant

Encompass Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Encompass Health in Sioux Falls is hiring a Nutrition Service Aide to support meal preparation and deliver nutrient-rich foods tailored to patient diets. Candidates should have a food handler's permit and ideally possess training in therapeutic diets. The role involves maintaining food temperatures, interpreting recipes, and ensuring cleanliness. Employee benefits include affordable medical/dental plans, paid time off, and educational reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a food handler's permit as mandated by regulations.
• Preferred training in food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• Recent experience in institutional cooking and special functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper food temperatures for hot and cold items.
• Interpret recipes and follow verbal and written orders.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Meal preparation

Sanitization practices

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in therapeutic diets

Job description

Encompass Health in Sioux Falls is hiring a Nutrition Service Aide to support meal preparation and deliver nutrient-rich foods tailored to patient diets. Candidates should have a food handler's permit and ideally possess training in therapeutic diets. The role involves maintaining food temperatures, interpreting recipes, and ensuring cleanliness. Employee benefits include affordable medical/dental plans, paid time off, and educational reimbursement opportunities.