Nutrition Services Aide

Overview Nutrition Services Aide opportunity. You will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, as well as crafting meals for employees, visitors and special functions. Join a role that supports culinary excellence and the well-being of patients. Our World Encompass Health is a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We have been named one of the World's Most Admired Companies and the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades. Perks and Benefits From day one, you will have access to a supportive, inclusive environment and benefits, including: Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families. Generous paid time off that accrues over time. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education. Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans. Flexible spending and health savings accounts. 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 timetables. Assist patients in completing menus. Clean and sanitize all assigned areas. Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Encompass Health