Inpatient Therapeutic Diet Cook — Flexible Shifts

Encompass Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuous教育

Job summary

Encompass Health in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, ensuring nutrition and appealing presentation while following safety guidelines. This role offers meaningful work in a supportive healthcare environment.

You will prepare meals according to menus, serve appropriate portions, and collaborate with dietitians and nursing staff. Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings or night shifts is required; on-site kitchen with continuous

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.

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.

Job description

Encompass Health in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, ensuring nutrition and appealing presentation while following safety guidelines. This role offers meaningful work in a supportive healthcare environment.

You will prepare meals according to menus, serve appropriate portions, and collaborate with dietitians and nursing staff. Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings or night shifts is required; on-site kitchen with continuous