Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Associate

Encompass Health Corporation; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock plans

FSAs/HSAs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for staff and visitors. You will support overall patient well-being through proper food service and compassionate care.

This role offers opportunities for growth, on-the-job training, and enrollment in tuition reimbursement programs; a food handler permit and flexibility with shifts are valued.

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.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Institutional cooking

Special function cooking

Flexible shifts

Food handler permit

Education

Therapeutic diets training

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for staff and visitors. You will support overall patient well-being through proper food service and compassionate care.

This role offers opportunities for growth, on-the-job training, and enrollment in tuition reimbursement programs; a food handler permit and flexibility with shifts are valued.