Cook

Encompass Health • Dothan, AL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a cook passionate about creating culinary delights, especially therapeutic and modified diets for patients. The role offers a career close to home and heart, focusing on helping others. Encompass Health is a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader, recognized as one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For®. Joining the team means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where skills meet a sense of belonging.

Requirements

• Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to special function cooking are desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees