Cook

Encompass Health; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching and ESPP

Flexible spending accounts

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Encompass Health in Kingsport, Tennessee seeks a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, following menus and safety standards. You will help create nutritious meals while maintaining quality and timeliness in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include portion control, following recipes, and ensuring the taste, texture, temperature, and presentation meet patient needs. A supportive team and ongoing education opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights.

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.

Skills

Food preparation

Therapeutic diets

Food safety

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in therapeutic diets

Job description

Recognized For Your Culinary Skills

Are you passionate about creating culinary delights that leave a lasting impression? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a cook who not only brings skill to the kitchen but also seeks a career close to home and close to heart. In this role, you'll be instrumental in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients. Join us in a culinary journey that goes beyond the kitchen and resonates with the warmth of helping others. If you're ready to infuse your love for cooking into a career that matters, your next chapter starts here. Welcome to a kitchen where your skills meet a sense of belonging.

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 Cook you always wanted to be

• 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 H.A.C.C.P. 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 over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. 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.