Therapeutic Diet & Patient Meal Aide

Encompass Health; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and ESPP

FSA/HSA options

Vibrant team environment

Job summary

Encompass Health in Avondale, AZ is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets and to create meals for staff, visitors, and events. You’ll contribute to patient well-being and culinary excellence in a supportive hospital environment.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy, teamwork, and ongoing education. We offer competitive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities within a caring, inclusive culture.

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 follows 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.

Job description

Encompass Health in Avondale, AZ is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets and to create meals for staff, visitors, and events. You’ll contribute to patient well-being and culinary excellence in a supportive hospital environment.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy, teamwork, and ongoing education. We offer competitive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities within a caring, inclusive culture.