Therapeutic Diet Cook - Patient-Focused Kitchen

Encompass Health; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health in Athens, Georgia is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, emphasizing quality and safety while ensuring patient satisfaction. In this role, you will work closely with dietary guidelines and serve appropriate portion sizes.

The ideal candidate should possess a food handler's permit and have training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. Benefits include medical plans, paid time off, and education reimbursement opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients.
• Follow menus, recipes, and oral instructions in food preparation.
• Ensure quality, safety, and satisfaction regarding taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

Skills

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

H.A.C.C.P. and food safety guidelines

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in food preparation

Job description

Encompass Health in Athens, Georgia is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, emphasizing quality and safety while ensuring patient satisfaction. In this role, you will work closely with dietary guidelines and serve appropriate portion sizes.

The ideal candidate should possess a food handler's permit and have training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. Benefits include medical plans, paid time off, and education reimbursement opportunities.