Therapeutic Diet Cook — Meaningful Care Kitchen

Encompass Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) + stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive, supportive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, delivering meals that support recovery and comfort in a hospital setting. This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and a caring approach to food service for patients and team members.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that values growth, diversity, and everyday empathy. The position offers routine shifts and opportunities for ongoing education within a supportive clinical environment.

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 is desirable.
• Familiarity with HACCP 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

Therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking

HACCP knowledge

Flexible shifts

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, delivering meals that support recovery and comfort in a hospital setting. This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and a caring approach to food service for patients and team members.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that values growth, diversity, and everyday empathy. The position offers routine shifts and opportunities for ongoing education within a supportive clinical environment.