Cook

Encompass Health Corporation; Johnston (RI); 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 opportunities

401(k) matching

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Johnston, Rhode Island, is seeking a dedicated Cook to create culinary delights for our patients. This role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring quality and satisfaction, and adhering to food safety guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a food handler's permit, training in therapeutic diets, and recent institutional cooking experience. Benefits include medical plans, paid time off, and a vibrant work community.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Apportion servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients.
• Follow menus and recipes for food preparation.
• Ensure satisfaction with taste, texture, and temperature of food.

Skills

Food preparation

Institutional cooking

HACCP guidelines

Meal planning

Customer service

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in therapeutic diets

Job description

Cook Career Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating culinary delights that leave a lasting impression? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a cook who brings skill to the kitchen and seeks a career close to home and heart.

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 preparation of the food to ensure food satisfaction.
• 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 are desirable.
• Familiarity with all HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility in working weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts to meet deadlines is expected.

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.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.