Therapeutic Diet Nutrition Aide – Patient Meals

Encompass Health; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients as well as meals for staff and visitors. You will interpret recipes, maintain proper food temperatures, and ensure timely tray assembly in a supportive, inclusive environment.

The role offers opportunities for growth in nutrition services, with work involving food safety, proper portioning, and collaboration with clinical teams to support patient well-being.

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 hot and cold foods.
• Interpret recipes and follow written/verbal orders.
• Break down carts and remove scraps from patient trays.
• Assemble/deliver late patient trays, supplements and nourishments as needed.
• Portion, weigh, and garnish food per menus and 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 handling

Dietary guidelines

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients as well as meals for staff and visitors. You will interpret recipes, maintain proper food temperatures, and ensure timely tray assembly in a supportive, inclusive environment.

The role offers opportunities for growth in nutrition services, with work involving food safety, proper portioning, and collaboration with clinical teams to support patient well-being.