Therapeutic Diet Cook — Impactful Kitchen Role

Encompass Health Corporation; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) & ESPP

HSAs/FSAs

Supportive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will rely on menus and recipes to deliver meals that meet safety, portion, and appearance standards while supporting patient care.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with shifts including days, weekends, and evenings. A food handler permit and training in therapeutic diets are preferred.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a kitchen team to deliver consistent meals for patients.
• Experience with therapeutic diets and modifications as required by patient care.

Responsibilities

• Apportion servings according to patient menus and orders.
• Follow menus, recipes, and oral instructions for preparing foods.
• Serve appropriate portions per menu specifications.
• Plan timing of preparation to ensure timely meals for patients.
• Ensure taste, texture, temperature, and appearance meet standards.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Teamwork & collaboration

Education

Food handler permit

Therapeutic diets training

Institutional cooking experience

HACCP & food safety

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will rely on menus and recipes to deliver meals that meet safety, portion, and appearance standards while supporting patient care.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with shifts including days, weekends, and evenings. A food handler permit and training in therapeutic diets are preferred.