Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Maryville, TN. Compensation is not specified. The cook supports patient dining at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital, preparing therapeutic and modified diets as part of the hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation services. The role contributes to patient care by preparing food according to menus, recipes, and instructions, serving specified portions, and coordinating preparation timing to support patient satisfaction. It also helps ensure meals meet expectations for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

maryville tn

patricia neal rehabilitation hospital

patient meals

therapeutic diets

modified diets

food preparation

portioning

food safety

institutional cooking

full-time

flexible shifts

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 accounts
• and health savings accounts.

Why this role

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets is listed. A food handler’s permit is required if state or county regulations require it; institutional cooking experience and special-function cooking exposure are desirable. Flexibility for weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts is expected.

About the employer

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