Therapeutic Diet Cook: Impactful Hospital Kitchen

Encompass Health Corporation; Old Point Station (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a supportive inpatient setting. You will contribute to meals that align with dietary plans and patient needs, while delivering warm, patient-centered service.

Join a team that emphasizes compassionate care and clinical nutrition. The role requires adherence to safety standards, occasional weekend/evening shifts, and a commitment to high-quality dining in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus and orders for patients.
• Follow recipes and oral instructions in food preparation.
• Serve correct portion sizes as per menu specifications.
• Plan cooking schedule to meet patient timing and satisfaction.
• Maintain quality of taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

Skills

Food handling

Therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking

Food safety

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a supportive inpatient setting. You will contribute to meals that align with dietary plans and patient needs, while delivering warm, patient-centered service.

Join a team that emphasizes compassionate care and clinical nutrition. The role requires adherence to safety standards, occasional weekend/evening shifts, and a commitment to high-quality dining in a hospital environment.