Therapeutic Diet Cook — Impactful Kitchen for Patient Care

Encompass Health Corporation; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in our hospital setting. You will follow specific menus and recipes to deliver meals that meet dietary requirements and patient preferences.

The role emphasizes food safety, HACCP guidelines, and the ability to adapt cooking schedules to patient needs. Day-to-day work supports a mission-driven, caring environment in patient care settings.

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 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

Culinary skills

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Team coordination

Flexibility

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in our hospital setting. You will follow specific menus and recipes to deliver meals that meet dietary requirements and patient preferences.

The role emphasizes food safety, HACCP guidelines, and the ability to adapt cooking schedules to patient needs. Day-to-day work supports a mission-driven, caring environment in patient care settings.