Nutrition Services Aide
Encompass Health · Huntsville, AL · 3 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
- We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive.
- We offer competitive starting salaries and benefits.
- We provide a range of professional development opportunities.
Pay
Competitive starting salaries based on qualifications and experience.
Schedule
Flexible schedules to accommodate your needs and the demands of the position.