Therapeutic Diets Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and craft meals for staff, visitors, and events. Join a team focused on patient well-being and culinary excellence in a supportive environment.

In this role you will maintain proper food temperatures, interpret recipes, and assemble patient trays while ensuring timely service and adherence to dietary guidelines.

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

Time management

Food safety

Food handling

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and craft meals for staff, visitors, and events. Join a team focused on patient well-being and culinary excellence in a supportive environment.

In this role you will maintain proper food temperatures, interpret recipes, and assemble patient trays while ensuring timely service and adherence to dietary guidelines.