Cook

Encompass Health is a nationally recognized leader in post-acute healthcare services with a strong presence across the United States, operating over 150 locations with a dedicated team of 36,000 and growing. As a company, Encompass Health prides itself on setting the standard in care by leading with empathy, prioritizing ethical behavior, focusing on positive patient outcomes, and fostering a unified team environment. The company has been lauded for its excellence, earning accolades including designation as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, reflecting its commitment not only to quality care but to a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

The opportunity to join Encompass Health as a Cook is both a career and a calling for culinary professionals passionate about making a meaningful impact. This role is not just about preparing food; it is about preparing therapeutic and modified diets tailored to meet the nutritional needs of patients undergoing rehabilitation. It invites cooks who want to apply their culinary skills in a setting that values precision, care, and collaboration. Full-time and PRN (as-needed) positions are available, offering flexibility to fit the candidate's lifestyle.

As a Cook at Encompass Health, you will be instrumental in contributing to the healing process by ensuring that meals are prepared according to strict dietary guidelines and therapeutic needs. Your work will directly affect patient satisfaction and well-being, emphasizing appropriate portion sizes, timing, and the quality of food served. The kitchen is a place where your culinary expertise meets a greater purpose—nourishing patients and supporting their recovery journeys.

Joining Encompass Health means becoming part of a community that values each member’s contribution and seeks to support ongoing growth through benefits like tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, and a company culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Both full-time and part-time employees benefit from affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase options, and flexible spending accounts.

This role is ideal for individuals who possess food handler permits as required, have training in therapeutic diet preparation, and preferably have institutional cooking experience or exposure to special function cooking. Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines is essential to maintain high standards in food quality and safety. Flexibility to work varying shifts—including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and nights—is expected and necessary to meet operational deadlines.

By joining Encompass Health as a Cook, you embark on a rewarding culinary journey where your skills meet a heartfelt mission. Here, you have the chance to make a lasting difference every day, crafting dishes that not only satisfy but also heal. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and equal opportunity. Your next chapter starts here—welcome to a kitchen where your culinary passion is valued and your career can flourish.