Nourishing Cook & Dietary Aide

PruittHealth; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Cook - Dietary Aide HCC to assist with meal preparation and serving for residents in a care setting. The role supports the Dietary Manager/Supervisor and adheres to established guidelines while ensuring nutritional needs and food safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, serving nourishments, maintaining proper food temperatures, and upholding infection control and sanitation practices in a long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy.
• A minimum of one (1) year institutional food service experience as a cook.
• Experience in long term care food production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of meals for patients/residents and assist with between-meal nourishments.
• Serve nourishments in accordance with guidelines and ensure proper portions.
• Properly store leftovers and opened food to maintain safety.
• Follow infection control policies and safety procedures in the work area.
• Deliver trays to patients/residents and assist with serving beverages as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining and kitchen areas and equipment after shifts.

Skills

Food preparation

Infection control

Safety compliance

Education

Functional literacy

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Cook - Dietary Aide HCC to assist with meal preparation and serving for residents in a care setting. The role supports the Dietary Manager/Supervisor and adheres to established guidelines while ensuring nutritional needs and food safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, serving nourishments, maintaining proper food temperatures, and upholding infection control and sanitation practices in a long-term care environment.