Dietary Aide / Cook

River-Oaks-Skilled-Nursing-; El Reno (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Match

ESOP

Scholarships

Nurse Aide Training

Job summary

River Oaks Skilled Nursing and Therapy is seeking an entry-level Cook/Dietary Aide to support our residents with meals and dining service on-site. You will assist the cook team, help with meal preparation, and ensure safe food handling and sanitation throughout shifts.

The role emphasizes reliability, attentiveness, and a positive attitude toward residents while supporting the kitchen and dining operations. Training is provided, and benefits are available for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain Food Handler's Card (We can help with this!)
• Training is provided.
• Experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up the dining room and serve residents
• Assist the cook team in preparation and service of meals and beverages
• Maintain sanitation and quality standards
• Store food safely and hygienically while preventing spoilage
• Record meals served and monitor food temperatures
• Clean dining and preparation areas per procedures and schedules
• Wash dishes and utensils
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Food Handler's Card

Education

Long-term care experience preferred

Job description

Are you looking for an entry level job that is flexible and meaningful? Are you hardworking and positive?If so, this job might be for you! We are seeking to add a Cook/Dietary Aide to our team!

We know that mealtime for residents is an important, exciting part of their day. A Cook/Dietary Aide's primary responsibility is to be responsible, reliable, attentive, and positive towards our residents as an aide, as well as cook, prepare, and serve meals for our residents.

Responsibilities and Purpose

• Set up the dining room and serve residents
• Assist the cook team in the preparation and service of meals and beverages using specific procedures
• Maintain strict sanitation and quality standards
• Store food safely and hygienically while working to prevent food spoilage
• Accurately record meals served and monitor food temperatures
• Clean assigned dining and food preparation areas using mandated procedures and following set schedules
• Wash dishes and utensils according to the required standards of practice
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Desired Experience and Education

• Must have or obtain Food Handler's Card(We can help with this!)
• Training is provided.
• Experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Funds and Scholarships
• Nurse Aide Training and Certification
• Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
• Clinical Hours For College Students
• CPR and IV Certifications
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership

We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We can impact the total value of your compensation in 4 significant ways:

• We pay future employee-owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement.
• We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately.
• We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth-building today
• More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over.

Ownership inspires a rich culture of teamwork where your attention to detail, customer service mindset, pride, effort, and attitude contribute to a vision of superior satisfaction and quality outcomes for everyone entrusted to our care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Our Team

At River Oaks Skilled Nursing and Therapy, the resident always comes first. Our staff encourage residents to choose when they wake up, when they participate in activities, and when they decide to wind down at the end of the day. This freeing approach creates a calm, home-like environment where laughter, play, and connection are constant.

Upon entering, you'll find a welcoming community of staff and residents- Complete with a town square featuring Gracie's Ice Cream Parlor, a hair salon, and the Old Opera Tea Room where meals are served restaurant-style. We love any excuse to celebrate with music, dancing, and great food!

River Oaks is an Equal Opportunity / Aff****

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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