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Full-time, Part-time
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, Tuition reimbursement, Continuing education
Posted 7d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The cook is responsible for preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients while ensuring food quality, taste, and presentation. They must follow recipes and menus accurately while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a food handler's permit and have training in therapeutic diet preparation. Recent institutional cooking experience is highly desirable, along with the flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and evenings.
Full job description
Cook Career Opportunity
Recognized for your culinary skills
Are you passionate about creating culinary delights that leave a lasting impression? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a cook who not only brings skill to the kitchen but also seeks a career close to home and close to heart. In this role, you'll be instrumental in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients. Join us in a culinary journey that goes beyond the kitchen and resonates with the warmth of helping others. If you're ready to infuse your love for cooking into a career that matters, your next chapter starts here. Welcome to a kitchen where your skills meet a sense of belonging.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll 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. Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
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!
Become the Cook you always wanted to be
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.
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.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
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're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!
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Encompass Health is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes more than 170 hospitals in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
Offices: 9001 Liberty Pkwy, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, US
Healthcare and RehabilitationInpatient RehabilitationPhysical RehabilitationOccupational TherapyPhysical Therapyand Speech TherapyHealth CareRehabilitationMedical
Encompass Health is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes more than 170 hospitals in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
Offices: 9001 Liberty Pkwy, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, US
Healthcare and RehabilitationInpatient RehabilitationPhysical RehabilitationOccupational TherapyPhysical Therapyand Speech TherapyHealth CareRehabilitationMedical