Therapeutic Diets Specialist — Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plan

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 employees, visitors and special events. You will help ensure proper food handling and accurate portioning while supporting a high standard of patient care.

As part of a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader with a culture that values diversity and inclusion, you’ll enjoy comprehensive benefits, opportunities for education, and a workplace

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 is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients, as well as meals for employees, visitors and special events. You will help ensure proper food handling and accurate portioning while supporting a high standard of patient care.

As part of a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader with a culture that values diversity and inclusion, you’ll enjoy comprehensive benefits, opportunities for education, and a workplace