Cook – Therapeutic Diets

Job overview

The Cook – Therapeutic Diets role is onsite in Mango, FL. Compensation is not specified. The cook supports patient food service at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel, part of a national inpatient rehabilitation provider. The role prepares and portions food according to menus and diet instructions, helping provide therapeutic and modified diets to patients. It contributes to patient satisfaction by meeting standards for taste, texture, temperature, appearance, and serving portions.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

therapeutic diets

mango fl

encompass health

patient meals

modified diets

food preparation

portion control

institutional cooking

haccp

food safety

medical benefits

paid time off

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Food handler’s permit may be required by local regulations. Training in therapeutic diet preparation is required by the posting; recent institutional cooking or special-function experience is desirable. Weekday, weekend, evening, or night flexibility is expected.

About the employer

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