Cook — Therapeutic and Modified Diets

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Indian Rocks Beach, FL. Compensation is not specified. The cook supports food service for patients at Encompass Health, a national inpatient rehabilitation provider. The role prepares and portions meals according to menus, recipes, and instructions, including therapeutic and modified diets. By following menu specifications and food safety practices, the cook helps meet patients’ dietary needs and meal service expectations.

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 preparation timing
• ensure food meets expectations for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

indian rocks beach fl

therapeutic diets

modified diets

patient meals

food preparation

portion control

menu specifications

food safety

encompass health

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

Food preparation training for therapeutic diets is listed; institutional cooking experience and special-function cooking exposure are desirable. Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts 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.