What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport, a joint venture of Ballad Health and Encompass Health?
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!
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.
Salary : $16 - $23