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

National Health- White Oak Group•Columbia, SC

About The Position

White Oak of Columbia is hiring a full-time Dietary Aide/Cook for its Dietary Services Team. This is one combined position that rotates between Dietary Aide and Cook responsibilities. The role helps ensure residents receive nutritious, appetizing meals and friendly service, while supporting comfort and connection at mealtimes. The Cook responsibilities 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 responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, plating and serving; preparing trays according to residents’ preferences and dietary needs; distributing meals; cleaning dishes, utensils, equipment and dining areas; and following food safety, sanitation and infection-prevention procedures. The position is full-time and requires availability for both shifts: 5:00 AM–2:00 PM and 11:00 AM–7:30 PM. Team members must be willing to rotate between Cook and Dietary Aide duties and remain flexible based on departmental scheduling needs. Pay is $14.50–$20.50 per hour. Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.

Requirements

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.
Comfortable rotating between Dietary Aide and Cook responsibilities.
Available to work both listed shifts: 5:00 AM–2:00 PM and 11:00 AM–7:30 PM.
Flexible based on departmental scheduling needs.
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, meal 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 resident 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.