​Dietary Aide | Cook - Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Dietary Aide | Cook – Full-Time

Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center | Aiken, SC

Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking a Dietary Aide | Cook to join our skilled nursing facility in Aiken, SC. This position is responsible for performing both Dietary Aide and Cook duties, supporting daily food service operations, meal preparation, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

Pay Rate: $13.00–$14.00 per hour

• Full-Time
• 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• Weekends

• Assist with serving meals in a timely and professional manner
• Support cooks with meal preparation as directed
• Serve food trays from carts to dining areas and resident rooms
• Return trays to the dishwashing area following meals
• Clean and sanitize worktables, meat blocks, and refrigerators/freezers
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals according to planned menus and portion control standards
• Prepare all food served and coordinate food production with meal service schedules
• Follow standardized recipes and special diet orders
• Memorize and adhere to menu items, abbreviations, plate presentation standards, and portion sizes
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and appliances
• Maintain compliance with sanitation and food production regulations
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year of dining services experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or similar healthcare setting preferred
• Culinary school training preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older

We offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, which may include:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Telemedicine Program
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are subject to applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Apply today to join Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center and contribute to quality nutrition and exceptional resident care in a collaborative, team-focused environment.