Cook — Rehabilitation Hospital

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Alcoa, TN. Compensation is not specified. The cook supports patient dining at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Encompass Health's inpatient rehabilitation services. The cook prepares and portions meals, including therapeutic and modified diets, to meet menu specifications and patient needs. The work supports patient satisfaction through attention to taste, texture, temperature, appearance, and timely preparation.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

alcoa tn

patricia neal rehabilitation hospital

patient meals

therapeutic diets

modified diets

food preparation

menu specifications

food safety

haccp

institutional cooking

rehabilitation hospital

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 and familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines are listed. A food handler's permit is required if applicable under state or county regulations; institutional cooking experience is desirable.

About the employer

Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.