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

🍽️ Bring Your Passion for Food to the Table! We're Hiring!

Dietary Aide / Cook | Full-Time

White Oak of Columbia | Columbia, SC

💰 Pay: $14.50–$20.50 per hour

⏰ Available Shifts:

• 5:00 AM–2:00 PM

• 11:00 AM–7:30 PM

✅ Full-Time Position

🔄 Must Be Available to Work BOTH Shifts

👩‍🍳 Position Includes Both Dietary Aide and Cook Responsibilities

💚 Great Food. Great People. A Great Place to Work!

Do you enjoy cooking, working with a team, and making people smile through delicious meals? Are you someone who takes pride in a job well done and loves knowing your work makes a difference?

Then White Oak of Columbia has a place for YOU!

We're looking for a friendly, dependable, and hardworking Dietary Aide/Cook to join our Dietary Services Team!

At White Oak of Columbia, mealtime is about more than what's on the plate. It's about comfort, connection, and creating moments our residents look forward to every day.

Whether you're preparing a delicious meal, serving residents with a smile, or helping keep our kitchen running smoothly, YOU play an important role in making every meal special!

🌟 Why Join White Oak of Columbia?

Because taking care of others starts with taking care of YOU!

We know our team members are the heart of what we do, and we believe in offering competitive compensation and benefits that support you both at work and at home.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• 💰 Competitive Pay: Earn $14.50–$20.50 per hour!

• 🏥 Medical Insurance: Coverage options to help keep you healthy.

• 🦷 Dental Insurance: Benefits to help you maintain a healthy smile.

• 👓 Vision Insurance: Helping you see a brighter future!

• 👂 Hearing Insurance: Additional coverage to support your well-being.

• 💚 Life Insurance: Added peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

• 🌴 Paid Time Off (PTO): Because everyone deserves time to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work!

• 💵 401(k) Retirement Plan: Start planning for your future today.

• 🛡️ Short-Term Disability Insurance: Financial protection when you need it.

• 🛡️ Long-Term Disability Insurance: Additional support for life's unexpected challenges.

Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.

At White Oak, we believe that when our team members feel valued and supported, everyone benefits!

👩‍🍳 What's Cooking? Your Role at White Oak!

As a Dietary Aide/Cook, you'll have the opportunity to work in both positions, helping ensure our residents receive nutritious, delicious meals and exceptional service.

🍳 When Working as a Cook:

• Prepare and cook nutritious, appetizing meals according to established menus and recipes.

• Follow resident 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 alongside dietary team members to ensure meals are ready and served on time.

🍽️ When Working as a Dietary Aide:

• 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.

• Assist with cleaning 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.

One position. Two important roles. Countless opportunities to make someone's day!

🌟 What Makes You a Great Fit?

We're looking for someone who:

• 💚 Has a positive attitude and enjoys helping others.

• 🍳 Enjoys cooking and preparing quality meals.

• 🤝 Works well with others and values teamwork.

• 💪 Is dependable, motivated, and ready to jump in where needed.

• 🧼 Understands the importance of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation.

• 🔄 Is comfortable rotating between Dietary Aide and Cook responsibilities.

• ⏰ Has the flexibility to work both available shifts.

• 💬 Communicates with kindness, patience, and professionalism.

• 🌟 Takes pride in providing excellent service to residents.

Experience in food service, cooking, or a healthcare dietary department is a plus!

⏰ Let's Talk Schedule!

FULL-TIME POSITION

Available Shifts:

☀️ Early Shift: 5:00 AM–2:00 PM

🌤️ Late Shift: 11:00 AM–7:30 PM

IMPORTANT SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

✅ Must be available to work BOTH shifts.

✅ Must be willing to rotate between Dietary Aide and Cook duties.

✅ Must be flexible based on departmental scheduling needs.

✅ Full-Time Position Only.

This is a combined Dietary Aide/Cook position, not two separate job openings.

We're looking for a versatile team player who enjoys variety and is ready to help wherever needed!

💚 Serve Up Something Meaningful!

A great meal can bring comfort, create smiles, and make someone's entire day better.

At White Oak of Columbia, our Dietary Team helps make those moments possible!

We appreciate the dedication, teamwork, and care that go into every meal prepared and served to our residents.

If you're ready to bring your skills, positive attitude, and passion for food to a team that makes a difference, we'd love to meet you!

🌟 Come Grow With Us!

Apply today and become part of the Dietary Services Team at White Oak of Columbia!

White Oak of Columbia

Great Food. Compassionate Care. Meaningful Connections.

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