Senior Living Cook: Nutritious, Beautiful Meals + Immediate Pay

Oakdale Senior Alliance; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Work-Life Balance

RAIN Earned Wage Access

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement 401(k)

Supportive Culture

Job summary

Oakdale Seniors Alliance in Darlington, SC, is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join our Culinary Services team at Bethea Retirement Community. You will prepare high-quality meals according to planned menus and resident dietary guidelines, with pride in aroma, presentation, and timely service to senior residents.

We value reliable, friendly professionals with 1–2 years in healthcare food service, ability to follow recipes, food safety, and teamwork. Competitive benefits and PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–2 years in healthcare, senior living, restaurant, or kitchen settings.
• Familiarity with clinical diets is a plus.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and manage timing.
• Knowledge of ServSafe principles and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation and serving according to planned menus and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure safety and sanitation across prep areas; manage portion controls.
• Assist with stock, labeling, dating of food storage, and inventory needs.
• Plate and present meals attractively and deliver timely service to residents.
• Support kitchen operations and coordination with leadership.

Skills

Healthcare cooking

Food safety

Time management

Customer service

Work ethic

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Oakdale Seniors Alliance in Darlington, SC, is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join our Culinary Services team at Bethea Retirement Community. You will prepare high-quality meals according to planned menus and resident dietary guidelines, with pride in aroma, presentation, and timely service to senior residents.

We value reliable, friendly professionals with 1–2 years in healthcare food service, ability to follow recipes, food safety, and teamwork. Competitive benefits and PTO are offered.