Therapeutic Diet Cook — Patient-Focused Kitchen

Encompass Health; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health in Ballwin, MO is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, following menus and recipes to ensure safety and palate-pleasing meals. This role supports patient care by delivering nutritious, appetizing meals in a hospital setting, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

You will apportion servings, adhere to dietary instructions, and work flexible weekday/evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• Flexibility in working weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts.

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

Menu following

Portion control

Food safety

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Encompass Health in Ballwin, MO is seeking a Cook to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, following menus and recipes to ensure safety and palate-pleasing meals. This role supports patient care by delivering nutritious, appetizing meals in a hospital setting, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

You will apportion servings, adhere to dietary instructions, and work flexible weekday/evening shifts.