Therapeutic Diet Cook — Impactful Kitchen Role

Encompass Health Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in San Antonio, TX is seeking a compassionate Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, following menus, recipes and oral instructions to ensure consistent quality. You will apportion servings, manage portion sizes, and plan timing to meet dietary goals, while upholding food safety standards and HACCP guidelines.

The role offers day-to-day impact in patient care, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team within a nationally recognized rehab

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 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Therapeutic diets

Menu execution

Food safety (HACCP)

Shift flexibility

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation in San Antonio, TX is seeking a compassionate Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, following menus, recipes and oral instructions to ensure consistent quality. You will apportion servings, manage portion sizes, and plan timing to meet dietary goals, while upholding food safety standards and HACCP guidelines.

The role offers day-to-day impact in patient care, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team within a nationally recognized rehab