Therapeutic Diet Cook — Impactful Hospital Kitchen Role

Encompass Health Corporation; Spring Lake Estates (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Flexible spending account

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Spring Lake Estates, LA, is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients. You will follow menus, portion accurately, and coordinate timing to ensure patient satisfaction.

This role offers day-to-day meaning and opportunities to grow in a caring hospital environment. Qualifications include a food handler's permit if required, training in therapeutic diets, HACCP knowledge, and flexibility to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to special function cooking.
• 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

Shift flexibility

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation in Spring Lake Estates, LA, is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients. You will follow menus, portion accurately, and coordinate timing to ensure patient satisfaction.

This role offers day-to-day meaning and opportunities to grow in a caring hospital environment. Qualifications include a food handler's permit if required, training in therapeutic diets, HACCP knowledge, and flexibility to work varied shifts.