Therapeutic Diet Cook: Create Meals That Heal

Encompass Health Corporation; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive, supportive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Columbia, MO is seeking a compassionate cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients. You will follow menus, portion foods accurately, and coordinate timing to ensure patient satisfaction.

Join a supportive team at a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that emphasizes care, education, and growth. The role offers day-to-day variety, opportunities for training, and benefits from day one.

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 are desirable.
• Familiarity with all 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

Patient-focused cooking

Therapeutic diet preparation

Menu following

Food safety & HACCP

Education

Food handler permit

Institutional cooking experience

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation in Columbia, MO is seeking a compassionate cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients. You will follow menus, portion foods accurately, and coordinate timing to ensure patient satisfaction.

Join a supportive team at a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that emphasizes care, education, and growth. The role offers day-to-day variety, opportunities for training, and benefits from day one.