Therapeutic Diet Cook — Care-Focused Kitchen Hero

Encompass Health Corporation; Wesley Chapel (FL); 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

Company-matching 401(k)

Health savings accounts

Diverse, inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic meals for patients in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, portion control, and adherence to menus and dietary instructions within a supportive team environment.

You will work in a facility that values care, safety, and quality outcomes, with opportunities for ongoing education and benefits from day one. Candidates should be flexible to meet patient and operation needs.

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 is desirable.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines.

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 safety

Therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking

HACCP knowledge

Flexible schedule

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic meals for patients in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, portion control, and adherence to menus and dietary instructions within a supportive team environment.

You will work in a facility that values care, safety, and quality outcomes, with opportunities for ongoing education and benefits from day one. Candidates should be flexible to meet patient and operation needs.