Therapeutic Diet Cook — Inpatient Care Team

Encompass Health; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare therapeutic diets while ensuring outstanding culinary experiences for patients. The position requires a food handler’s permit and training in therapeutic food preparation. Ideal candidates will have institutional cooking experience and a familiarity with HACCP guidelines. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a caring team where culinary skills can directly impact patient well-being. Join us in Moline, Illinois, and create dishes that make a difference every day.

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 HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility in working weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts to meet deadlines.

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 for therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking experience

Familiarity with HACCP guidelines

Education

Food handler’s permit

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare therapeutic diets while ensuring outstanding culinary experiences for patients. The position requires a food handler’s permit and training in therapeutic food preparation. Ideal candidates will have institutional cooking experience and a familiarity with HACCP guidelines. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a caring team where culinary skills can directly impact patient well-being. Join us in Moline, Illinois, and create dishes that make a difference every day.