Therapeutic Diet Cook — Flexible Shifts

Encompass Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company‑matching 401(k) and employee股票

Flexible spending accounts

Vibrant community of colleagues

Job summary

Encompass Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a compassionate cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients. You will follow established menus, ensure portion sizes, and coordinate timing to support patient satisfaction. This role blends culinary skill with caregiving in a hospital setting.

Applicants should have basic food handling knowledge and be flexible to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights as needed. Join a team dedicated to nourishing bodies and spirits.

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.
• 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 preparation

Therapeutic diets

Menu following

Food safety

Job description

Encompass Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a compassionate cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients. You will follow established menus, ensure portion sizes, and coordinate timing to support patient satisfaction. This role blends culinary skill with caregiving in a hospital setting.

Applicants should have basic food handling knowledge and be flexible to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights as needed. Join a team dedicated to nourishing bodies and spirits.