Cook

Avera St. Luke's; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Avera St Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, SD, seeks a Food Service Worker to prepare and serve meals while maintaining sanitation and service standards. You will work primarily days with some weekend/holiday shifts and will split time between Cook and Food Service Worker II duties.

Responsibilities include meeting time schedules, delivering meals, and upholding CARE values in daily customer interactions. A ServSafe certificate is preferred; high school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• ServSafe Certificate - National Restaurant Association.
• Less than 1 year Food service/cooking related education and/or training.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure sanitation and quality standards are met.
• Deliver products according to time schedules.
• Assist with daily cleaning and maintain organized work areas.
• Provide excellent customer service using established scripts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Location:Avera St Luke's HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$17.50 - $23.00Position HighlightsHours are M-F 6am-2:30pm and 11:30am-7:30pm with every other weekend and holiday. This person will also split time between a Cook and Food Service Worker II.May be eligible for a $2,500 sign on bonus!You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewResponsible for preparation, cooking, service, and distribution of food in accordance with approved menus for patients/residents, employees and visitors.What you will doPrepares all food items for patients/resident, meal service, staff, cafeteria, and special functions.Meets standards established by appropriate leader for food preparation, quality, sanitation, and efficiency.Delivers all products according to time schedule set for the specific item.Makes recommendations to leader for all menus.Completes daily assigned cleaning in accordance with approved standards.Responsible for delivering excellent customer service by utilizing the appropriate scripts developed for Food Services.Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.Completes additional tasks as assigned.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:High School or GED EquivalentServSafe Certificate - National Restaurant Association Upon HireLess than 1 year Food service/cooking related education and /or training.Expectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].