Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital,A Joint Venture Of Encompass Health And

Encompass Health is a leading national inpatient rehabilitation provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving patient outcomes across the United States. With over 150 locations and a team of 36,000 passionate professionals, Encompass Health has consistently earned prestigious accolades such as being named one of the "Worlds Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award. This reputation reflects the company’s commitment not only to patient care but also to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment for its employees.\n\nThe role we are offering is for a skilled cook who is passionate about culinary creativity and eager to make a meaningful contribution by preparing therapeutic and modified diets tailored to patients' unique needs. At Encompass Health, we recognize that cooking is not just about food preparation—it is about nourishing both body and spirit, especially in a healthcare context where diet plays a vital role in patient recovery and wellness. This is a career opportunity for culinary professionals who desire to work close to home and heart while making a tangible difference.\n\nAs a cook with Encompass Health, you will be entrusted with responsibilities that extend beyond the kitchen, including apportioning servings according to patient-specific menus and orders, following oral and written instructions and recipes meticulously, and ensuring that each meal meets the highest standards for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance. Timely preparation is critical, so planning your cooking stages effectively will ensure food satisfaction and promote the healing process of each patient. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in creating food that not only satisfies hunger but also uplifts and supports patient health through carefully prescribed therapeutic diets.\n\nJoining Encompass Health means you become part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence and compassion. From day one, employees—whether full-time or part-time—benefit from affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off that accrues over time, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and ongoing education. The company also offers financial wellness tools like a company-matching 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase options, plus flexible spending and health savings accounts to support diverse health and lifestyle needs.\n\nEncompass Health’s inclusive culture embraces diversity and offers equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability. The company’s core values emphasize empathy, integrity, positivity, and collaboration, making this not just a job but a place where your talents and dedication are truly valued. If you are ready to leverage your culinary skills in a role that matters, providing meals that nourish recovery and wellbeing, this opportunity at Encompass Health is your next step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career in the healthcare culinary field.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• experience in institutional or therapeutic diet cooking
• valid food handler's permit if required by state or county
• knowledge of food safety and HACCP guidelines
• ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and nights
• good communication and teamwork skills