Inpatient Therapeutic Diet Cook

Encompass Health Corporation; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Avondale, AZ is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, following menus and oral instructions to ensure consistent quality and satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safety and accuracy, with training in HACCP and food safety guidelines, and includes benefits from day one along with opportunities for growth within a caring, patient-focused team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety guidelines (HACCP) and handling therapeutic diets.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes and oral instructions for patient meals.
• Possession of a food handler's permit if required by state or county regulations.
• Experience in institutional cooking or special function cooking is desirable.

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 to ensure food satisfaction.
• Ensure taste, texture, temperature and appearance meet standards.

Skills

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Food handler permit

Institutional cooking

HACCP knowledge

Flexible shifts

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation in Avondale, AZ is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, following menus and oral instructions to ensure consistent quality and satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safety and accuracy, with training in HACCP and food safety guidelines, and includes benefits from day one along with opportunities for growth within a caring, patient-focused team.