Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports patient food service at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Round Rock, a post-acute rehabilitation provider. The cook prepares and portions meals, including therapeutic and modified diets, according to menus, recipes, and instructions. The work supports patient satisfaction and dietary needs by coordinating preparation timing and checking food taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

What you'll do

• Apportion patient servings according to menus or orders
• follow menus, recipes, and oral instructions
• serve portions according to specifications
• plan preparation timing
• ensure food meets expectations for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance
• follow applicable food-safety guidelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

patient meals

therapeutic diets

modified diets

food preparation

portion control

food safety

austin tx

encompass health

rehabilitation hospital

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• company-matching 401(k)
• employee stock purchase plan
• flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Why this role

The posting notes that food-handler permits may be required by state or county regulations and that training in therapeutic-diet preparation is expected.

About the employer

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Round Rock is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.