Therapeutic Diet Cook — Craft Healthy Patient Meals

Encompass Health; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Yuma, AZ, is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, delivering meals with care and attention to texture, flavor, and nutrition. You will work as part of a compassionate dietary team in a hospital setting oriented toward healing and comfort.

This role emphasizes following prescribed menus, HACCP guidelines, and safety standards, with flexibility for weekdays, weekends, and evenings.

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.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility in working weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts to meet deadlines.

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 Yuma, AZ, is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, delivering meals with care and attention to texture, flavor, and nutrition. You will work as part of a compassionate dietary team in a hospital setting oriented toward healing and comfort.

This role emphasizes following prescribed menus, HACCP guidelines, and safety standards, with flexibility for weekdays, weekends, and evenings.