Therapeutic Diet Cook — Meaningful Patient-Focused Kitchen

Encompass Health; Eagleville (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) & stock purchase plan

FSA/HSA options

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a supportive, inclusive environment. You will follow menus, portion meals accurately, and plan cooking times to ensure patient satisfaction while contributing to a culture that emphasizes care and belonging.

The role requires flexibility across weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts to meet deadlines and maintain high standards of food safety and quality.

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 desirable.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines.

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 handler permit

Therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking

HACCP & food safety

Flexible schedule

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients in a supportive, inclusive environment. You will follow menus, portion meals accurately, and plan cooking times to ensure patient satisfaction while contributing to a culture that emphasizes care and belonging.

The role requires flexibility across weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts to meet deadlines and maintain high standards of food safety and quality.