Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. The cook supports patient food service at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Round Rock, a post-acute rehabilitation provider. The role prepares therapeutic and modified diets and serves meals according to menus, recipes, and instructions. By following portion specifications and planning preparation timing, the cook helps meet patients’ dietary needs and maintain food quality, taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

What you'll do

• Apportion servings according to menu combinations or patient orders
• follow menus, recipes, and oral instructions
• serve portions according to specifications
• plan food preparation timing
• ensure satisfaction with taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

austin tx

encompass health

hospital food service

patient meals

therapeutic diets

modified diets

food preparation

portion control

haccp

food safety

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

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets is listed; familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines is expected. Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights 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.