Therapeutic Diet Cook | Flexible Hours & Growth

Encompass Health Corporation; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in an environment that emphasizes care and belonging. You will join a team that values warmth and community, contributing to meals that support healing and well-being.

The role offers opportunities to grow in a national inpatient rehabilitation setting with competitive benefits and a supportive culture. Flexibility to work various shifts is expected.

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 desirable.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility 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.

Skills

Food handling

Therapeutic diet prep

Institutional cooking

Food safety (HACCP)

Education

Therapeutic diet food prep training

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in an environment that emphasizes care and belonging. You will join a team that values warmth and community, contributing to meals that support healing and well-being.

The role offers opportunities to grow in a national inpatient rehabilitation setting with competitive benefits and a supportive culture. Flexibility to work various shifts is expected.