Therapeutic Diet Cook: Impactful Hospital Kitchen

Encompass Health Corporation; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients within a hospital setting. The role focuses on high-quality foodservice that supports patient care and recovery, while aligning with safety and dietary guidelines.

The position welcomes both full-time and part-time availability, with opportunities for growth in a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader. Join a team dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered nutrition.

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 H.A.C.C.P. 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

Therapeutic diets

Food prep

HACCP

Food safety

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients within a hospital setting. The role focuses on high-quality foodservice that supports patient care and recovery, while aligning with safety and dietary guidelines.

The position welcomes both full-time and part-time availability, with opportunities for growth in a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader. Join a team dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered nutrition.