Cook – Patient Therapeutic Diets

Job overview

The Cook works onsite in Coralville, IA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports patient food service at the University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass Health. The Cook prepares and portions meals according to menus, recipes, and patient orders, including therapeutic and modified diets. The work helps meet patients’ dietary needs while supporting meal quality, timing, and satisfaction during rehabilitation care.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

patient meals

therapeutic diets

modified diets

coralville ia

encompass health

rehabilitation hospital

food preparation

food safety

full-time

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

Prepares therapeutic and modified diets for patients; food-handler permit may be required by state or county regulations.

About the employer

University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.