Therapeutic Diet Cook – Caring Kitchen for Healing

Encompass Health; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

FSA/HSA

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in our facilities. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals that support patient care and recovery, within a caring and inclusive environment.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for excellence and backed by strong benefits. The role offers full-time hours and opportunities for ongoing education and growth.

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 all HACCP 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.

Skills

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking

Flexibility

HACCP

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in our facilities. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals that support patient care and recovery, within a caring and inclusive environment.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for excellence and backed by strong benefits. The role offers full-time hours and opportunities for ongoing education and growth.