Cook

Cook Career Opportunity

Recognized for your culinary skills

Are you passionate about creating culinary delights that leave a lasting impression? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a cook who not only brings skill to the kitchen but also seeks a career close to home and close to heart. In this role, you'll be instrumental in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients. Join us in a culinary journey that goes beyond the kitchen and resonates with the warmth of helping others. If you're ready to infuse your love for cooking into a career that matters, your next chapter starts here. Welcome to a kitchen where your skills meet a sense of belonging.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

•          Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
•          Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
•          Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
•          Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
•          Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
•          A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
•          Shifts: 5:30 am-2 pm, 11:00 am-7:00 pm, and a mid-shift. 
•          Flexible shift scheduling - no late nights

Become the Cook you always wanted to be

•          Apportion servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients.
•          Follow menus, recipes, and oral instructions in the preparation of various foods.
•          Serve appropriate portion sizes based on menu specifications.
•          Plan timing of preparation of the food to ensure food satisfaction.
•          Ensure satisfaction regarding taste, texture, temperature and appearance.

  Qualifications

•          Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations.
•          Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets.
•          Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to special function cooking are desirable.
•          Familiarity with all H.A.C.C.P. and food safety guidelines.
•          Flexibility in working weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts to meet deadlines is expected.