Cook

Encompass Health; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; 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

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sugar Land, Texas, is hiring a Cook to prepare therapeutic meals for patients. The role requires culinary skills and the ability to follow therapeutic diets while ensuring food quality. The company offers competitive benefits including medical plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will possess a food handler’s permit, along with flexibility to work various shifts, making a significant impact on the patients' dining experience.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler’s permit where required.
• Familiarity with food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Recent institutional cooking experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients.
• Follow menus and recipes for meal preparation.
• Ensure food meets specification for taste and presentation.
• Plan timing of food preparation to ensure timely service.
• Ensure meals meet taste, texture, temperature, and appearance standards.

Skills

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking experience

Knowledge of H.A.C.C.P. guidelines

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

Food handler's permit (training)

Therapeutic diets training

Job description

Cook Career Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating culinary delights that leave a lasting impression? If so, this role brings opportunity for a cook who brings skill to the kitchen and seeks a career close to home and close to heart. In this role, you will be instrumental in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients, going beyond the kitchen into 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.

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.

We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!