Cook

$18.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Cook position at Encompass Health. The role involves preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and delivering culinary services that support patient care.

• 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 the timing of food preparation to ensure satisfaction and timely service.
• Ensure satisfaction regarding taste, texture, temperature and appearance of prepared foods.

• 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 is desirable.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts to meet deadlines.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for 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.

Encompass Health is a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with locations nationwide. We emphasize empathy, doing what’s right, and teamwork. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity.