Cook
Company: Encompass Health
Location: Burnham
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
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 "Worlds 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. The
Encompass Health Way We proudly set the standard in care by leading
with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and
standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in
post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of
36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we
celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We
provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or
physical disability, or any other protected classification. We're
eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that.
Join us on this remarkable journey!
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