Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Specialist

Encompass Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and craft meals for staff and visitors. You will contribute to patient well-being while working in a supportive environment at a rapidly growing inpatient rehabilitation leader.

Starting perks include affordable medical/dental/vision plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, and flexible spending accounts, with opportunities to grow and learn

Qualifications

• Food handler's permit required 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

Food handling

Teamwork

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and craft meals for staff and visitors. You will contribute to patient well-being while working in a supportive environment at a rapidly growing inpatient rehabilitation leader.

Starting perks include affordable medical/dental/vision plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, and flexible spending accounts, with opportunities to grow and learn