Therapeutic Diet Cook — Compassionate Kitchen

Encompass Health Corporation; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

FSAs/HSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will contribute to patient well-being by delivering meals that meet dietary requirements while maintaining quality and presentation.

The role offers day-to-day opportunities to impact patient experience, with shifts designed to accommodate hospital operations and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• Food safety / HACCP knowledge.
• Flexibility with shifts (weekdays/weekends/evenings/nights).
• Recent institutional cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Apportion servings according to menus for patients.
• Follow menus and recipes for therapeutic diets.
• Serve appropriate portions per menu specs.
• Plan timing of preparation to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Maintain taste, texture, temperature and appearance.

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will contribute to patient well-being by delivering meals that meet dietary requirements while maintaining quality and presentation.

The role offers day-to-day opportunities to impact patient experience, with shifts designed to accommodate hospital operations and a supportive team environment.