Cook - $18.83 to $24.83 per HOUR

Encompass Health is a nationally recognized leader in inpatient rehabilitation services, committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive work environment. As a rapidly growing company with over 150 locations across the United States and a dedicated team of 36,000 professionals, Encompass Health has earned prestigious accolades such as being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award. These honors reflect the organization's unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and employee satisfaction. As a healthcare provider specializing in post-acute care, Encompass Health focuses on therapeutic healing and comprehensive rehabilitation to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. The company prides itself on maintaining a culture of empathy, integrity, and collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes. The Cook position at Encompass Health offers an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about creating nutritious and therapeutic meals that contribute to patient recovery. This role is unique in that it blends culinary expertise with compassionate care, requiring the preparation of specialized diets tailored to individual medical needs. The position is offered as a Pool/PRN employment type, providing flexibility and the chance to work within a close-knit and supportive environment. This role is ideal for cooks seeking a meaningful career that goes beyond conventional kitchen work, where their skills can directly impact patient wellness and satisfaction. This position involves preparing and apportioning meals in accordance with prescribed menus and dietary requirements, ensuring that every dish meets high standards of taste, texture, temperature, and presentation. Attention to detail in following therapeutic diet protocols such as soft, pureed, or low sodium diets is essential, as is adherence to stringent health and safety regulations including HACCP standards. The Cook will play a vital role in timing meal preparation to maintain quality and contribute to a positive dining experience for patients. Encompass Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that supports employees from day one. Benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans available to both full-time and part-time employees and their families, generous paid time off accrual, opportunities for tuition reimbursement to promote continuous learning, and participation in company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans. Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts are also offered to help manage healthcare expenses. Working at Encompass Health means joining a vibrant community of professionals who are passionate about making a difference through their daily work. This Cook position requires flexibility to work various shifts including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and nights to accommodate the needs of the healthcare facility and ensure timely meal service. The role demands culinary skill, attention to therapeutic diet guidelines, and a commitment to maintaining safe food handling practices. Encompass Health values diversity and inclusivity, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other protected classification. Joining Encompass Health means becoming part of a team that leads with empathy, upholds ethical standards, and continuously strives to create positive patient outcomes through collaborative effort.

• 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
• Familiarity with H.A.C.C.P. and food safety guidelines
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts