Therapeutic Diets & Patient Meal Specialist

Encompass Health Corporation; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

FSAs / HSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health 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 work in a fast-paced hospital kitchen, ensuring accurate portioning, safe food handling, and timely delivery of patient trays.

The role involves interpreting recipes, weighing foods, and maintaining cleanliness and organization across the kitchen areas. Weekend or evening shifts may be required as part of patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with therapeutic diets and food prep required or preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines and handling procedures.
• Experience in institutional or hospital kitchen environments is desirable.

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 and nourishments as needed.
• Portion, weigh, and garnish food according to menus.
• Assist patients in completing menus.

Skills

Therapeutic-diet prep

Institutional cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in therapeutic diet prep

Job description

Encompass Health 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 work in a fast-paced hospital kitchen, ensuring accurate portioning, safe food handling, and timely delivery of patient trays.

The role involves interpreting recipes, weighing foods, and maintaining cleanliness and organization across the kitchen areas. Weekend or evening shifts may be required as part of patient care needs.