Therapeutic Diet Cook – Impactful Patient Care

Encompass Health Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuous教育

Company-matching 401(k) and Employee/株

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in an inpatient setting. This role focuses on delivering meals that meet clinical needs while maintaining taste, texture, and portion standards in a warm, patient-centered kitchen environment.

Join a team that values nutrition, safety, and compassionate care as part of a nationally recognized rehabilitation leader.

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 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

Food preparation

Therapeutic diets

HACCP knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in an inpatient setting. This role focuses on delivering meals that meet clinical needs while maintaining taste, texture, and portion standards in a warm, patient-centered kitchen environment.

Join a team that values nutrition, safety, and compassionate care as part of a nationally recognized rehabilitation leader.