Cook

Cook Career Opportunity

Recognized For Your Culinary Skills – If you are passionate about creating culinary delights that leave a lasting impression, we have an exciting opportunity for a cook who brings skill to the kitchen while pursuing a career close to home and close to heart. In this role, you will prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, playing a vital part in their recovery journey.

At Encompass Health, you will experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader that has been named one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” and the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award recipient.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.

• 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.

• 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 specialized 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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification. We look forward to meeting you and embarking on a remarkable journey together!