Therapeutic Diet Cook — Make a Difference in Care

Encompass Health Corporation; West Pea Ridge (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company match 401(k)

Health savings accounts

Diverse, inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients within a supportive hospital setting. You will follow menus and recipes, portion foods accurately, and coordinate timing to ensure patient satisfaction.

The role emphasizes flexibility across weekdays, weekends, and varied shifts to meet dietary needs and hospital schedules, contributing to compassionate patient care and team collaboration.

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.
• 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 preparation

Therapeutic diets

Food safety

Flexibility

Education

Food handler's permit

Therapeutic diets training

Institutional cooking experience

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients within a supportive hospital setting. You will follow menus and recipes, portion foods accurately, and coordinate timing to ensure patient satisfaction.

The role emphasizes flexibility across weekdays, weekends, and varied shifts to meet dietary needs and hospital schedules, contributing to compassionate patient care and team collaboration.