Cook

Encompass Health Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuous教育

Company-matching 401(k) and stock plan

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets in a hospital kitchen, ensuring meals meet physician orders and nutritional guidelines. You will follow menus, portion foods accurately, and coordinate timing for timely patient service.

The role requires experience in institutional cooking, knowledge of HACCP, and flexibility to work varied shifts. Join a team dedicated to healing through quality meals and compassionate care.

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 all HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility in working weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts to meet deadlines is expected.

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 the timing of food preparation to ensure customer satisfaction and timely service.
• Ensure satisfaction regarding taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Institutional cooking experience

Special function cooking exposure

Flexible scheduling

Education

Training in therapeutic diet food preparation

Job description

Overview

Cook Career Opportunity

Recognized for your culinary skills. Are you passionate about creating culinary delights that leave a lasting impression? In this role, you\'ll be instrumental in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and contributing to a kitchen that supports healing and well-being.

What you\'ll do

• 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 the timing of food preparation to ensure customer satisfaction and timely service.
• Ensure satisfaction regarding taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

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 all HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility in working weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts to meet deadlines is expected.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what\'s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with locations nationwide and a growing team.

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.
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

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