Therapeutic Diet Cook — Caring Healthcare Kitchen

Encompass Health; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is hiring a cook to create therapeutic meals for patients in a hospital setting. You will be part of a culinary team delivering high-quality dishes that meet dietary guidelines.

Join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth in a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader. This role requires adherence to food safety standards and flexibility across weekdays, weekends, and various shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts.

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 is hiring a cook to create therapeutic meals for patients in a hospital setting. You will be part of a culinary team delivering high-quality dishes that meet dietary guidelines.

Join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth in a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader. This role requires adherence to food safety standards and flexibility across weekdays, weekends, and various shifts.