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Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health
Lexington, KY Part Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

FT/PT Food Services Worker/Dietary Aide

FT Dietary Utility Worker (pots and pans utility)

Appreciated for your Food Services work

Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart? As a Food Service worker, 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 Food Service worker 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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