Cook

Encompass Health Corporation; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in McDonough, Georgia is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts and a strong commitment to preparing therapeutic diets. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and is essential in affecting the lives of patients positively.

Applicants should have a food handler’s permit and some training in food preparation. The role requires creativity and flexibility in working different shifts to ensure all meal preparations are up to standards.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit is required.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets required.
• Recent institutional cooking experience desirable.
• Familiarity with H.A.C.C.P. and food safety guidelines is important.
• Flexibility in schedule required to meet operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus and recipes.
• Ensure food satisfaction in taste, texture, and appearance.
• Apportion servings as per orders for patients.
• Plan timing of food preparation effectively.

Skills

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking experience

Food safety guidelines familiarity

Flexibility in shifts

Education

Food handler's permit

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 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.

Recognized for your culinary skills

Starting Perks and Benefits

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.

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.