Nutrition Services Aide

Job overview

The Nutrition Services Aide role is an onsite position located in Sweetwater, TN. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the Nutrition Services Department at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland. This role exists to assist in the preparation of therapeutic and modified diets for patients, as well as crafting meals for staff and visitors. The aide ensures accurate meal delivery and maintains high standards of food safety and sanitation to contribute to patient recovery.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

sweetwater tn

nutrition services aide

encompass health

healthcare

food service

patient care

no on-call

weekend required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

About the employer

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