Therapeutic Diet Cook | Impactful Inpatient Kitchen

Encompass Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health, based in San Antonio, Texas, seeks a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will contribute to a warm, patient‑focused kitchen that supports recovery and nourishment.

The role offers a stable full-time position with opportunities to grow in a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader. Flexible hours, competitive benefits, and a community‑oriented team await.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations.
• Training in therapeutic diets for patient meals.
• Recent institutional cooking experience desirable.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, or nights.

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 safety

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Hospital kitchen experience

Flexible scheduling

Menu following

Job description

Encompass Health, based in San Antonio, Texas, seeks a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will contribute to a warm, patient‑focused kitchen that supports recovery and nourishment.

The role offers a stable full-time position with opportunities to grow in a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader. Flexible hours, competitive benefits, and a community‑oriented team await.