Cook

Encompass Health; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Bluffton, South Carolina seeks a skilled food preparer responsible for ensuring quality meal service according to specific dietary needs. This role requires following standard operating procedures and food safety regulations to ensure patient satisfaction.

Candidates must possess a food handler’s permit and undergo food preparation training. The job offers flexibility in shifts, affordable health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler’s permit, if required by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to special function cooking is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apportion servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients.
• Follow menus, recipes, and oral instructions in the preparation of various foods.
• Serve appropriate portion sizes based on menu specifications.
• Plan timing of food preparation to ensure food satisfaction.
• Ensure satisfaction regarding taste, texture, temperature and appearance.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking experience

HACCP and food safety guidelines

Flexibility for various shifts

Education

Food handler’s permit

Job description

Responsibilities

• Apportion servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients.
• Follow menus, recipes, and oral instructions in the preparation of various foods.
• Serve appropriate portion sizes based on menu specifications.
• Plan timing of food preparation to ensure food satisfaction.
• Ensure satisfaction regarding taste, texture, temperature and appearance.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and food safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler’s permit, if required by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to special function cooking is desirable.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Shift options: 5:30 am-2:00 pm, 11:00 am-7:00 pm, and mid‑shift.