Cook

Fleetwood Post Acute; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401K matching

Cross-train opportunities

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Fleetwood Post Acute in Easley, SC seeks a Cook to prepare and serve meals, assisting with dietary aide duties as needed. The role combines cooking, food service, and kitchen support to ensure high-quality, safe, and nutritious meals for residents.

Qualified candidates have strong cooking skills, experience in healthcare or high-volume kitchens, and knowledge of food safety. The team offers stable environment, benefits, and opportunities to grow within dietary services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years cooking experience, preferably in healthcare, hospitality, or high-volume kitchens.
• Culinary training or education preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (ServSafe preferred).
• Understanding of therapeutic diets and dietary restrictions preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented with good communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with facility menus and dietary guidelines.
• Follow therapeutic and texture-modified diets as directed.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Assist with meal service and plating.
• Perform dietary aide duties such as dishwashing, tray setup, and kitchen cleaning as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Collaborate with Dietary Manager and team members.
• Monitor food quality and ensure appealing meal presentation.
• Assist with inventory, stocking, and organization.
• Contribute ideas for menu planning and special events.

Skills

Cooking

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Cook

Fleetwood Post Acute - Easley, SC

$16-$18/hour | Full-Time

About Us

Fleetwood Post Acute is a 102-bed skilled nursing facility located in Easley, South Carolina—just 15 minutes from the Greenville metro area. We are proud of our long-tenured team, with many staff members serving over 10 years, creating a stable and supportive work environment.

Join a team where your work matters and become one of the familiar faces dedicated to caring for our residents.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $16-$18/hour
• 12:30pm-8:30pm shift
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefit options
• PTO and 401K matching
• Opportunity to cross-train and grow within dietary services for our network
• Employee appreciation events and rewards

Position Summary

As a Cook you will prepare and serve meals while also assisting with dietary aide responsibilities as needed. This role combines cooking, food service, and kitchen support to ensure residents receive high-quality, safe, and nutritious meals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with facility menus and dietary guidelines
• Follow therapeutic and texture-modified diets as directed
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Assist with meal service and plating
• Perform dietary aide duties such as dishwashing, tray setup, and kitchen cleaning as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
• Collaborate with Dietary Manager and team members
• Monitor food quality and ensure appealing meal presentation
• Assist with inventory, stocking, and organization
• Contribute ideas for menu planning and special events

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years of cooking experience preferred, ideally in healthcare, hospitality, or high-volume kitchens
• Culinary training or education preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (ServSafe preferred)
• Understanding of therapeutic diets and dietary restrictions preferred
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Team-oriented with good communication abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Fleetwood Post Acute?

At Fleetwood, you'll be part of a stable, experienced team that values quality, consistency, and teamwork. Your role is essential in creating a positive dining experience that enhances residents' comfort and quality of life.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.