Nutrition Services Aide
Encompass Health · Bedford, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
As a Nutrition Services Aide, you will play a crucial role in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, crafting meals for employees, visitors, and special functions.
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.
- Aid 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.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both 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.
Starting Perks
- Flexible working hours including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and night shifts if needed.
Pay and Schedule
- Details regarding pay and schedule will be provided during the interview process.
Schedule
- Details regarding schedule will be provided during the interview process.
Company Information
We are a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader, recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and recipient of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award.
Join Us
We are eager to meet you and look forward to welcoming you to our team. Together, we stand stronger and lead with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and celebrating diversity in our inclusive culture.