Nutrition Service Aide at Encompass Health

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Dietary Modification, Recipe Interpretation, Order Following, Food Temperature Maintenance, Tray Assembly, Garnishing, Menu Assistance, Cleaning, Sanitization, Time Management, Food Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity Appreciated for your Nutrition Services work Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart? As a Nutrition Services Aide, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as crafting meals for employees, visitors and special functions. Consider joining us in a role that not only satisfies your passion for culinary excellence but also contributes to the well-being of our patients. A Glimpse into Our World At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing. Become the Nutrition Services Aide you always wanted to be 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. 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. Pool status position $17.00 an hour The Encompass Health Way We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification. We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!

Responsibilities

The Nutrition Service Aide will prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, along with meals for employees and visitors, while maintaining proper food temperatures for hot and cold items. Responsibilities also include interpreting recipes, assembling and delivering trays, portioning food according to diet instructions, and cleaning assigned areas.