Nutrition Services Aide

Nutrition Services Aide

Join Encompass Health as a Nutrition Services Aide. In this role you play a crucial part in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, and crafting meals for employees, visitors, and special functions.

$15.00/hr – $18.00/hr

• 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
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do

• 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 and deliver late patient trays, supplements, nourishment 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

• 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

Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post‑acute care, celebrating diversity and inclusion. 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 proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together.