Therapeutic Diet Cook — Inpatient Care Team

Encompass Health; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients. This role requires culinary skills and a food handler’s permit, with an emphasis on creating appealing meals and following precise food safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will have some institutional cooking experience and flexibility in work hours. Encompass Health offers a supportive community and generous benefits, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler’s permit, if required.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• Recent institutional cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients.
• Follow menus, recipes, and instructions to prepare food.
• Ensure appropriate portion sizes based on menu specifications.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety guidelines

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

Food handler’s permit

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets

Job description

Encompass Health in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients. This role requires culinary skills and a food handler’s permit, with an emphasis on creating appealing meals and following precise food safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will have some institutional cooking experience and flexibility in work hours. Encompass Health offers a supportive community and generous benefits, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.