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Dietary Aide/Cook

Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation
Henderson, NC Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK HERE?

At Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation we believe in making our people the foundation of who we are. We want a workplace centered on kindness, caring, and compassion where team members meet the high standards and expectations our residents and families deserve. We are seeking a Dietary Aide/Cook to join our team! We are proud to offer:

  • Competitive wages
  • Payactiv – Provides Earned Pay in Advance of Payday
  • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Disability, Accident and other voluntary insurance plans
  • Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay – Vacation available after 90 days of employment
  • Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees
  • Opportunities for Career Advancement

*Please note that some incentives and/or benefits may only be available to full-time employees, at certain locations, for certain employee classifications, and/or limited periods of time.

OUR WORKPLACE

We are a skilled nursing facility operating 24/7. Our facility is committed to providing the highest quality of care and services assuring human dignity and quality of life for our residents, their families, and our employees.

JOB SUMMARY

The Dietary Aide/Cook is an important position in our facility. Some of the job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
  • Assist in assembly of meal trays utilizing the planned menus of physicians’ diet orders.
  • Deliver meals and nourishments to designated facility locations.
  • Assist in the preparation of food items, as directed.
  • Ensure excellent communication among staff, residents, and families.
  • Respect others by treating them the way we want to be treated.
  • Demonstrate kindness, compassion, honesty, and integrity at all times.
  • Help create a culture of superior customer service.

*Please note that this Job Summary outlines the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous experience in food service preferred
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Successful criminal background check
  • Long-term care facility experience preferred

Please note that a full application, either to be completed onsite or digitally, will be required for candidates that are selected to move forward in the recruiting process.

EOE

We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29,190 - $37,447

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