Cook

Encompass Health; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Affordable medical, dental, vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k) and stock plan

Flexible spending and health savings

Resumo da oferta

Encompass Health invites a dedicated Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, following menus, recipes, and oral instructions with precise portioning. You’ll work closely with dietitians and nursing staff to ensure taste, texture, temperature, and appearance meet care standards.

Join a warm, patient-centered team at a national inpatient rehabilitation leader, with tuition reimbursement, strong benefits, and ongoing education to grow your culinary career near home.

Qualificações

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and how to adapt meals.
• Understanding of HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights.
• Experience in institutional cooking or related environments is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Apportion servings according to menus and orders.
• Follow menus, recipes, and oral instructions in food preparation.
• Serve portions according to menu specifications.
• Plan timing of preparation to ensure food satisfaction.
• Ensure taste, texture, temperature and appearance meet standards.

Conhecimentos

Therapeutic diet preparation

Food safety & HACCP

Food handler permit

Flexible shifts

Institutional cooking

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Cook Career Opportunity

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

• 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.