Therapeutic Diet Cook - Impactful Kitchen Career

Encompass Health; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health in Round Rock, TX is seeking a cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, following menus and recipes to ensure taste, texture, temperature, and presentation meet patient needs.

You will work shifts as required, with training in therapeutic diets and HACCP guidelines, contributing to a caring, inclusive hospital kitchen environment that supports the well-being of patients and staff.

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 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.

Job description

Encompass Health in Round Rock, TX is seeking a cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, following menus and recipes to ensure taste, texture, temperature, and presentation meet patient needs.

You will work shifts as required, with training in therapeutic diets and HACCP guidelines, contributing to a caring, inclusive hospital kitchen environment that supports the well-being of patients and staff.