Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is an onsite, full-time position in Dayton, TN. Compensation is not specified. The position supports patient dining at Encompass Health, an inpatient rehabilitation provider. The cook prepares food for patients, including therapeutic and modified diets, and follows menus, recipes, and instructions. The role portions meals, plans preparation timing, and checks food for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance to support patient satisfaction and dietary needs.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

encompass health

dayton tn

patient food services

therapeutic diets

modified diets

food preparation

portioning

food safety

institutional cooking

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

A food handler’s permit may be required by state or county regulations. Training in therapeutic diet preparation and recent institutional cooking experience are desirable. Schedule flexibility may include weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts.

About the employer

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