Dietary Aide / Cook Full-Time $14.50-$20.50/hr

NATIONAL HEALTH- WHITE OAK GROUP•Columbia, SC

12d•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

White Oak of Columbia is hiring a full-time Dietary Aide / Cook for its Dietary Services Team in Columbia, South Carolina. This combined position includes both dietary aide and cook responsibilities, supporting residents with nutritious, appetizing meals and friendly service. The role contributes to residents’ comfort and daily experience through meal preparation, cooking, plating, serving, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and dining environment. The cook duties include preparing meals according to established menus and recipes, following resident dietary restrictions and special diet requirements, maintaining proper food temperatures and safe food-handling practices, assisting with meal planning and portion control, and keeping food preparation areas clean and sanitary. Dietary aide duties include assisting with preparation and plating, assembling trays to meet residents’ preferences and dietary needs, delivering and distributing meals, cleaning dishes and kitchen equipment, and supporting smooth meal service. The position offers $14.50–$20.50 per hour. Available shifts are 5:00 AM–2:00 PM and 11:00 AM–7:30 PM. Candidates must be available for both shifts, rotate between cook and dietary aide duties, and remain flexible based on departmental scheduling needs. Experience in food service, cooking, or a healthcare dietary department is a plus.

Requirements

Must be available to work both shifts: 5:00 AM–2:00 PM and 11:00 AM–7:30 PM.
Must be willing to rotate between Dietary Aide and Cook responsibilities.
Must be flexible based on departmental scheduling needs.
Positive attitude and enjoyment of helping others.
Enjoys cooking and preparing quality meals.
Works well with others and values teamwork.
Dependable, motivated, and ready to help where needed.
Understands the importance of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation.
Communicates with kindness, patience, and professionalism.
Takes pride in providing excellent service to residents.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food service, cooking, or a healthcare dietary department.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook nutritious, appetizing meals according to established menus and recipes.
Follow residents’ dietary restrictions and special diet requirements.
Maintain proper food temperatures and safe food-handling practices.
Assist with meal planning, preparation, and portion control.
Keep food preparation areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
Work with dietary team members to ensure meals are ready and served on time.
Assist with meal preparation, plating, and serving.
Prepare meal trays according to residents’ preferences and dietary needs.
Deliver and distribute meals in a friendly, professional manner.
Clean dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and dining areas.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.
Support the dietary team in keeping meal service running smoothly.