Dietary Aide / Cook

River-Oaks-Skilled-Nursing-; El Reno (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

River Oaks Skilled Nursing and Therapy is seeking an entry-level Cook/Dietary Aide to join our team. This role focuses on preparing and serving meals with attention to sanitation and resident satisfaction, while supporting the cook team in daily meal service.

The position emphasizes reliability, positive attitude, and flexibility in a long-term care environment. Training is provided, and additional 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 meal preparation and service.
• Maintain sanitation and quality standards.
• Store food safely and hygienically to prevent spoilage.
• Record meals served and monitor temperatures.
• Clean dining and prep areas per procedures and schedules.
• Wash dishes and utensils according to standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler's Card

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 / Affimative Action Employer

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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