Therapeutic Diet Cook - Inpatient Rehab

Encompass Health Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

FSAs/HSAs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Austin seeks a dedicated cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients. You will apportion servings, follow menus and recipes, and ensure portions meet specifications while maintaining taste, texture, temperature and appearance.

Join a caring, inclusive team in a nationally recognized post-acute care provider that supports growth, benefits, and work–life balance from day one.

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 safety guidelines

Therapeutic diet prep

Food handler permit

Institutional cooking experience

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation in Austin seeks a dedicated cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients. You will apportion servings, follow menus and recipes, and ensure portions meet specifications while maintaining taste, texture, temperature and appearance.

Join a caring, inclusive team in a nationally recognized post-acute care provider that supports growth, benefits, and work–life balance from day one.