Cook

Encompass Health hiring for Cook jobs in Fitchburg, MA, US

Located in Worcester

Part-time and PRN positions available
Hourly rate range $20. 00 - $26. 65 / hour
Excellent PRN rates
Compensation will be determined based on experience. This position also includes generous shift differentials
The Cook prepares, seasons and cooks regular and therapeutic diets for patients, employees, visitors and special functions.

A little about us:
We're confident you'll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We're proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. We've also been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among others, which is pretty amazing.

Our benefits start day one:
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
A community of people who love what they do. Yes, we see that as a benefit.

The Encompass Way
We proudly set the standard for excellence in care, leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive and remaining stronger together. We're a recognized, trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 locations nationwide and 36,000 exceptional people (and growing)!
Encompass Health is proud of our welcoming and inclusive culture. We offer equal employment opportunities regardless of a person's race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental disability, physical disability or any other protected classification.
We can't wait to meet with you and we mean that.
Job Code: 100069
Qualifications
License or Certification:- Food handlers permit (if required by state or county regulations)Total Education, Vocational Training and Experience:- Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets, recent institutional cooking experience and special function cooking experience desirable. - Knowledge of all A.A.C.C.P. guidelines, preferred. - Knowledge of food safety guidelines, preferredMachines, Equipment Used:- General office equipment, convection oven, mixer, steamer, gas range, grill, oven, microwave, toaster, blender, steam tables, fryer, food processor, scales, meat slicerPhysical Requirements: - Ability to sit, stand for long periods, reach, push, pull and lift minimum of 20 pounds, stoop and kneel- Ability to grasp and use fine finger movement, feel fine sensation to discern temperate and texture.Skills and Abilities:- Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner- Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and verbal arenas as well as via email.- Ability to work independently without supervision.- Ability to ensure sanitation of departmentEnvironmental Conditions:- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure- Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.- 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:- 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.- Regular attendance and reporting on time to work is a requirement of position.