Cook

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a cook who is passionate about creating culinary delights and seeks a career close to home. In this role, you'll be instrumental in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients, infusing your love for cooking into a career that makes a meaningful difference.

About Us

At Encompass Health, you'll join a rapidly growing national leader in inpatient rehabilitation. We've been recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and received the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award, among other accolades. Our team of 36,000 exceptional individuals across over 150 nationwide locations is dedicated to setting the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, and standing stronger together.

We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture and 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.

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 food preparation to ensure satisfaction.
• Ensure food meets standards for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.