Therapeutic Diet Cook — Flexible Shifts & Growth

Encompass Health; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

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 a hospital setting. You will play a key role in translating menus into patient meals while maintaining high standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

The role requires experience in institutional cooking, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed. Join a supportive team committed to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional cooking is desirable.
• Familiarity with therapeutic diets and feeding guidelines.
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights 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

Culinary skills

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Menu following

Food presentation

Teamwork

Education

Food handler's permit

Tools

HACCP familiarity

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will play a key role in translating menus into patient meals while maintaining high standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

The role requires experience in institutional cooking, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed. Join a supportive team committed to compassionate patient care.