Therapeutic Diet Cook — Impactful Patient Meals

Encompass Health Corporation; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will follow patient menus, portion food accurately, and coordinate timing to ensure meals are served hot and appealing.

The role requires experience in institutional cooking and knowledge of food safety guidelines; willingness to work flexible shifts including evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit where required by state or county regulations.
• Training in therapeutic diets for food preparation.
• Experience in institutional kitchen environments or clinical dining settings.

Responsibilities

• Apportion servings according to patient menus and orders.
• Follow menus, recipes, and oral instructions for therapeutic diets.
• Serve appropriate portion sizes per menu specifications.
• Plan timing of food preparation to ensure timely service.
• Ensure taste, texture, temperature, and appearance meet standards.

Skills

Food handling

Therapeutic diet prep

Institutional cooking

Shift flexibility

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will follow patient menus, portion food accurately, and coordinate timing to ensure meals are served hot and appealing.

The role requires experience in institutional cooking and knowledge of food safety guidelines; willingness to work flexible shifts including evenings or weekends as needed.