Therapeutic Diet Cook — Patient-Focused Kitchen Pro

Encompass Health Corporation; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a cook dedicated to preparing therapeutic diets and meals for patients, aligning cooking with therapeutic goals and dietary restrictions. This role emphasizes care, accuracy, and patient well-being in a hospital setting.

You will follow prescribed menus, ensure proper portioning, and coordinate timing to deliver meals that meet taste and presentation standards. This position requires flexibility to work various shifts and contribute to a compassionate healthcare team.

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.
• 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 handler's permit

Therapeutic diets training

Institutional cooking experience

HACCP & food safety

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a cook dedicated to preparing therapeutic diets and meals for patients, aligning cooking with therapeutic goals and dietary restrictions. This role emphasizes care, accuracy, and patient well-being in a hospital setting.

You will follow prescribed menus, ensure proper portioning, and coordinate timing to deliver meals that meet taste and presentation standards. This position requires flexibility to work various shifts and contribute to a compassionate healthcare team.