Nutrition Service Aide

Company: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Midlan
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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!

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