Cook

Job overview

The Cook works onsite in Riceville, TN; compensation is not specified. The position supports patient dining at Encompass Health, a national inpatient rehabilitation provider. The role prepares and portions food according to menus, recipes, and instructions, including therapeutic and modified diets. Careful timing and attention to portion size and food quality help meet patients’ dietary needs and support their rehabilitation care.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

encompass health

riceville tn

onsite

therapeutic diets

modified diets

patient meals

food preparation

portioning

haccp

food safety

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting calls for training in therapeutic-diet food preparation and familiarity with HACCP and food-safety guidelines.

About the employer

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