Therapeutic Diet Cook – Inpatient Kitchen

Encompass Health Corporation; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will apportion meals, follow approved menus, and ensure portions meet specifications while maintaining taste and presentation.

The role emphasizes reliability and the ability to work flexible shifts to support patient care and dietary needs within a caring, team-oriented kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit when required by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to special function cooking desirable.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights 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

Apportion servings according to menu

Follow menus recipes and oral inc.

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a hospital setting. You will apportion meals, follow approved menus, and ensure portions meet specifications while maintaining taste and presentation.

The role emphasizes reliability and the ability to work flexible shifts to support patient care and dietary needs within a caring, team-oriented kitchen environment.