Therapeutic Diet Cook - Impactful Hospital Kitchen

Encompass Health; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in our inpatient rehabilitation facilities. You will follow menus, ensure accurate portioning, and deliver meals with care that supports healing and comfort.

Join a supportive team in a culture that values empathy, safety, and quality. This on-site role offers opportunities for ongoing education and career growth within a national leader in post-acute care.

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 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.

Skills

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Food safety guidelines

Shift flexibility

Portion control

Menu following

Education

Food handler's permit

Therapeutic diet preparation training

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in our inpatient rehabilitation facilities. You will follow menus, ensure accurate portioning, and deliver meals with care that supports healing and comfort.

Join a supportive team in a culture that values empathy, safety, and quality. This on-site role offers opportunities for ongoing education and career growth within a national leader in post-acute care.