Therapeutic Diet Cook for Patient Meals

Encompass Health; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k) / Employee/SSP

Job summary

Encompass Health in Jackson, TN seeks a cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, following menus and recipes while ensuring proper portions and timely service. You will plan the preparation timing to guarantee satisfaction with taste, texture, temperature and appearance.

Flexible weekdays through nights are expected. A food handler's permit, training in therapeutic diets, and HACCP knowledge are preferred to join our caring kitchen team.

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.
• Familiarity with all HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility in 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 preparation

Therapeutic diets

Flexibility

Education

Food handler's permit

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Encompass Health in Jackson, TN seeks a cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, following menus and recipes while ensuring proper portions and timely service. You will plan the preparation timing to guarantee satisfaction with taste, texture, temperature and appearance.

Flexible weekdays through nights are expected. A food handler's permit, training in therapeutic diets, and HACCP knowledge are preferred to join our caring kitchen team.