Inpatient Therapeutic Diet 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

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.