Cook, Patient Therapeutic Diets

Job overview

The Cook, Patient Therapeutic Diets role is onsite in Malden, MA, and compensation is not specified. The cook supports patient dining at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England, an 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 taste, texture, temperature, and appearance help meet patient meal needs and support the hospital’s care environment.

What you'll do

• Apportion servings according to menu combinations or patient orders
• follow menus, 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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

patient meals

therapeutic diets

modified diets

food preparation

portioning

food safety

haccp

malden ma

flexible weekday and weekend availability

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 plans
• flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Why this role

The posting calls for training in therapeutic diet preparation and familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines; a food handler’s permit may be required by state or county regulations.

About the employer

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