Therapeutic Diet Cook for Inpatient Care

Encompass Health Corporation; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. Join a team focused on high-quality patient meals and compassionate care in a supportive environment.

The role involves following menus and recipes, portioning meals, and ensuring quality and presentation. A food handler's permit and experience with therapeutic diets are preferred, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education within a nationwide

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 is 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.

Education

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. Join a team focused on high-quality patient meals and compassionate care in a supportive environment.

The role involves following menus and recipes, portioning meals, and ensuring quality and presentation. A food handler's permit and experience with therapeutic diets are preferred, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education within a nationwide