PRN Cook/Diet Aide

Ernest Health, Inc.; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation facility in Greenwood, SC is hiring a PRN Cook/Dietary Aide. This role includes preparing safe and healthy food for patients and staff, alongside menu creation and supply ordering. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a food handlers license, and skills in communication and time management. Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality care and enjoying work-life balance support. Comprehensive benefits are offered to enhance employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors.
• Prepare food ensuring strict safety standards.
• Create menus and order supplies for the hospital kitchen.

Skills

Knowledge of patient diets

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work professionally with others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers License

Job description

Overview

Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina is a cutting-edge inpatient rehab hospital that serves patients from Greenwood and the surrounding Lakelands region with excellence and compassion. We provide intensive rehabilitation services for a range of conditions – from stroke and neurological injury recovery to post-surgical orthopedic rehab and trauma recovery – all aimed at maximizing each patient’s functional abilities. Our knowledgeable team of therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians works closely with patients and their loved ones to develop customized therapy plans and realistic goals. Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital offers the latest in rehabilitative technology (such as therapy gyms and mobility training equipment) in a comfortable, small‑community setting. Joint Commission‑accredited and part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network, our hospital is devoted to treating every patient with dignity, respect, and the high‑quality care they deserve as they work toward recovery.

We are seeking a PRN Cook/Dietary Aide to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well‑being.

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent in education or experience required.
• Food Handlers License required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed. Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.