Nutrition Services Aide

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The Nutrition Services Aide II primary responsibility is to serve as a Nutrition Service Aide. This position assists in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients as well as preparing meals for employees, visitors and special functions. The Nutrition Services Aide II assists in maintaining inventory, serviceware, and sanitary conditions within the department. This position performs the responsibilities as a Cook and Nutrition Service Clerk, as needed within the Department.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients
• Prepare meals for employees, visitors, and special functions
• Maintain inventory, serviceware, and sanitary conditions within the department
• Perform responsibilities as a Cook and Nutrition Service Clerk, as needed
• Food handlers permit (if required by state or county regulations)
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets, recent institutional cooking experience, and special function cooking experience desirable
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred

Work Environment:

• Indoor, temperature-controlled, smoke-free environment
• Occasional outdoor exposure
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required
• Handicapped accessible
• Wet surfaces and sharp objects and high noise levels possible
• Hot and cold temperature extremes

Physical Requirements:

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and retrieve approximately 100% of the time
• Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to safely push/pull objects weighing up to 150 pounds on wheels, with assistance, if necessary

$15.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement:
Encompass Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.