Therapeutic Diet Cook — Impactful Kitchen Role

Encompass Health Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will follow menus, portion meals accurately, and ensure high-quality taste and presentation while coordinating timing with patient needs.

The role supports our inpatient rehabilitation care and offers day-one access to comprehensive benefits, including education assistance and 401(k) plans. Join a nationwide leader focused on compassionate post-acute care.

Qualifications

• Food handler's permit required by state or county regulations
• Training in preparing therapeutic diets
• Recent institutional cooking experience desirable
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, 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 to ensure food satisfaction.
• Ensure satisfaction regarding taste, texture, temperature and appearance.

Skills

Food handler's permit

Therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking experience

HACCP food safety

Flexible shifts

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will follow menus, portion meals accurately, and ensure high-quality taste and presentation while coordinating timing with patient needs.

The role supports our inpatient rehabilitation care and offers day-one access to comprehensive benefits, including education assistance and 401(k) plans. Join a nationwide leader focused on compassionate post-acute care.