Nutrition Service Aide (Pool)

Encompass Health - Libertyville, IL

Part-time - Entry Level

Libertyville, IL

101-250 employees

Hospitals

About the position

As a Nutrition Services Aide at Encompass Health, you will play a vital role in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients, as well as meals for employees and visitors. This position is essential for ensuring culinary excellence and contributing to the well-being of patients in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed.

Benefits

• 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.