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. Starting Perks and Benefits At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to: • 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. • A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do! 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. We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!