Experienced Cook

Oaks Senior Living; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Oaks Senior Living in Savannah, GA is seeking a kind-hearted Dietary Aide who enjoys serving seniors. You will help provide freshly prepared, restaurant-style meals in a caring, professional setting, following Oaks standards.

Ideal candidates are English-proficient, with a passion for elder care, 18+ years old, able to pass background checks and screenings, and capable of light cooking and emergency readiness to support residents throughout the day.

Qualifications

• English proficiency (read, write and speak) required.
• Able to react in emergencies and support residents.
• Light cooking experience helpful.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Satisfactory criminal history check required.
• Must have a physical exam by a licensed physician.
• Must have a negative drug screen.
• Experience serving seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set tables and take food and beverage orders.
• Serve residents and guests in restaurant-style dining.
• Clear and reset tables after each service.
• Ensure dining room is clean and vacuumed.
• Maintain Oaks Senior Living dining standards.
• Provide courteous, caring service to residents.

Skills

English proficiency

Emergency readiness

Light cooking

Age 18+

Criminal history check

Physical exam

Drug screen

Experience with seniors

Job description

Oaks Senior Living is currently recruiting a kind‑hearted dietary aide who has a passion for working with seniors. Our culture centers around a Person-Centered Lifestyle with great core values and a dedication to enrich the lives of those we serve. Oaks Senior Living inspires team members to excel, rewards for excellence and creates a work environment where all are trusted and empowered with a sense of ownership. Extremely rewarding opportunity with growth potential!

Position Summary

Dietary Aide ensures residents receive freshly prepared meals served restaurant‑style throughout the day in a professional, caring manner in accordance with federal and state regulations and Oaks Senior Living dining standards. They assist residents and guests with all aspects of restaurant‑style meal service for the Main Dining Room. Duties include setting tables, taking food and beverage orders, serving residents and guests, clearing tables, ensuring the dining room is vacuumed, tables cleared and cleaned, and tables reset after each meal service assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working for large groups
• Desire to work with older adults
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a satisfactory criminal history check
• Must have physical exam by a licensed physician
• Must have a negative drug screen
• Must be able to react in an emergency
• Must have light cooking experience