Cook

South Dakota Board of Regents; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook at South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired prepares meals and snacks for students and staff, following established menus and recipes. You will accommodate special dietary needs while maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area.

You will report to the business manager, provide meals to residential students, and contribute to a positive daily experience for learners in a supportive school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals and snacks according to established menus and recipes.
• Prepare meals that meet individual student dietary requirements.
• Serve meals to students, staff, and visitors.
• Monitor food and supply needs and communicate shortages to the supervisor.
• Set up and maintain the dining and food service areas.
• Wash dishes and clean and sanitize kitchen, dining, and storage areas.

Skills

Cooking

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join our team at the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and play an important role in creating nutritious, welcoming meals for our students. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive school environment where your cooking skills directly contribute to the daily experience and well-being of students.

Position Summary

The Cook prepares meals and snacks according to established menus and recipes, serves students and staff, accommodates special dietary needs, and maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining environment.

• Prepare and cook meals and snacks according to established menus and recipes.
• Prepare meals that meet individual student dietary requirements.
• Serve meals to students, staff, and visitors.
• Monitor food and supply needs and communicate shortages to the supervisor.
• Set up and maintain the dining and food service areas.
• Wash dishes and clean and sanitize kitchen, dining, and storage areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires extended periods of standing and the ability to perform food preparation, serving, dishwashing, cleaning, and other physical tasks associated with a school kitchen.

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/18/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

First Consideration Date 09/04/2026

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary $15.50 starting

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 11 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

This position requires No Requirement

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Will report directly to the business manager and provide meals to the residential students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SDSBVI is an equal opportunity employer

Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing

If other protection is used please identify

latex free vinyl gloves, apron and oven mitts

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position

Please designate the physical requirements of this position Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Driving, Grasping, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Describe any of the conditions selected

carrying/moving bulk orders, push/pull grocery cart or wagon, driving for grocery items, standing to serve/clean with some repetitive motions of hands/wrists

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Color Vision, Depth Perception, Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Electrical Current, Extreme Heat >100F, Vaccination required due to potential occupational exposure, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Will use commercial dishwasher, ovens/stovetop, blender, hot/cold case, refrigerator/freezer, cleaning/sanitizing chemicals

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Other Environment (Please explain below)

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

Optional Documents

The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Aff1??

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

South Dakota Board of Regents

306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200

Pierre, SD 57501

605-773-3455