Patient Meal Tray Aide - Full-Time Days

Job overview

The Patient Meal Tray Aide is an onsite position located in Osprey, FL. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the nutrition services department at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota. This role exists to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and assist with meal preparation for staff and visitors. The aide ensures that nutritional standards are met while contributing to the overall well-being and recovery of patients through high-quality food service.

What you'll 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/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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

nutrition services

food service

osprey fl

encompass health

inpatient rehab

culinary

patient care

hospital

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company-matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plans, flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Why this role

Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader.

About the employer

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.