Cook

COOK!

Full-time

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs

Tremendous professional abilities

Life-changing results

BE THE CONNECTION.

In your role as a Cook, you'll have the opportunity to be the connection between your strong professional abilities and exceptional patient care that sets the standard. Apply your outstanding skills and knowledge in a different, more meaningful way. Make the most of your unique combination of talent, passion, and ambition with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.

What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different-and Better:

Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:

COOK

  • Follows menus, recipes, and oral instructions in the preparation of various foods.


  • Properly displays food on the serving line or on platters for banquets.


  • Serves appropriate portion sizes based on menu specifications.


  • Plans timing of preparation of the food to ensure food satisfaction.


  • Ensures satisfaction regarding taste, texture, temperature and appearance.


  • Covers, labels, and dates all left-over or opened foods and effectively uses left-overs.


  • Apportions servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients.


  • May assist in ordering the inventory of food/supplies, as needed.


  • Prepares daily food production reports for submission to supervisor as needed.


  • Prepares or directs distribution of food to units as required.


  • Monitors and records refrigerator and freezer temperatures.


  • Monitors and records temperatures on patient and cafeteria steam table.


  • May require supervision of other department staff members in absence of manager.


  • Performs all cleaning responsibilities as assigned and maintains a clean workspace.


  • Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.


  • Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.


  • Completes mandatory training and courses required by completion date.


  • Reports questionable situations, concerns, complaints or harassment immediately. Performs other duties as assigned.


Credentials:

  • Food handlers permit (if required by state or county regulations).


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets, recent institutional cooking experience, and/or special function cooking


  • experience desirable.


  • Knowledge of all H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.


Machines, Equipment Used:

  • General office equipment, convection oven, mixer, steamer, gas range, grill, oven, microwave, toaster, blender, steam tables,


  • fryer, food processor, scales, meat slicer.


Physical Requirements:

  • Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.


  • Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling exceeds these minimum requirements.


  • Ability to safely push/pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds on wheels, with assistance, if necessary. The push/pull weight will be based on a loaded maximum weight of 200 pounds per cart. Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.


  • Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required.


Skills and Abilities:

• Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English.

• Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.

• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.

• Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.

Environmental Conditions:

  • Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.


  • Handicapped accessible.


  • Wet surfaces and sharp objects and high noise levels possible.


  • Hot and cold temperatures extremes.


  • May work under stressful circumstances at times.


Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

  • Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.


  • Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.


  • Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.


  • Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.


  • May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.


  • May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.


  • Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.


  • May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.


  • May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.


  • This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.


Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one if eligible, including:

• Benefits that begin when you do.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.

• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.

• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.

• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About Us:

Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.

Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.

To learn more about us, please visit us online at encompasshealth.com

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https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Encompass-Health-EI_IE1959649.11,27.htm

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Location
831 South State Road 434
Altamonte Springs, Florida

Category
Environmental/Food Services

Schedule
Full-Time, PRN / Pool / As Needed

Shift
Days, Evenings

Job ID
2511204