Cook

Avera Queen of Peace; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

5% employer 401(k) match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Avera Brady Health and Rehab is hiring a Food Service Worker to prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors. You will deliver items on schedule, maintain sanitation standards, and support dietary procedures. The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and following established menus.

Join a multidisciplinary team at Avera Brady Health and Rehab. Benefits include day-one PTO, growth opportunities, and a focus on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work the hours specified and perform each function satisfactorily.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform duties and communicate effectively.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items for patients, staff, and visitors per approved menus.
• Delivers products according to the set time schedule.
• Maintains standards for food prep, sanitation and efficiency.
• Makes menu recommendations to leadership.
• Completes daily cleaning per standards.
• Provides excellent customer service using scripted interactions.
• Ensures dietary procedures follow established policies.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Location:Avera Brady Health and RehabWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$18.75 - $23.00Position Highlights3, 12 hour shifts: 6:00am-6:30pm + Every 3rd Weekend / Holiday rotation.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].