Cook

R&S Lowndes Management LLC

Sturgis (SD)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 40,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Additional benefits available to elig

Job summary

R&S Lowndes Management, LLC in Sturgis, SD, is seeking a Cook for the Boxelder Job Corps Center to prepare nutritious meals for students and staff and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, punctual, and able to follow recipes and menus while working in a high-volume setting. This full-time role requires flexibility for early mornings and varied shifts.

Qualifications

Prior experience in institutional, cafeteria, or commercial food service.
Knowledge of safe food handling practices and sanitation standards.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to established menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.
Assist with food preparation, including cutting, chopping, measuring, mixing, and preparing ingredients.
Ensure meals are prepared and served in a timely manner.
Maintain proper food temperatures and follow safe food-handling procedures.
Follow established sanitation, health, and food-safety requirements.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, food-preparation areas, storage areas, and serving areas.
Properly store, label, rotate, and handle food products.
Assist with receiving and storing food and kitchen supplies as needed.
Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and properly.
Assist with maintaining inventory and minimizing food waste.
Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, cookware, work surfaces, and food-service areas.
Work cooperatively with other food-service staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
Follow all Job Corps Center policies, safety procedures, and workplace requirements.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Food Service

Food Safety & Sanitation

Meal Preparation

Portion Control

Time Management

Teamwork

Ability to Follow Recipes and Menus

Ability to Work Early Morning Hours

Job description

Sturgis, United States | Posted on 08/14/2026

R&S Lowndes Management, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing workforce solutions, program management, consulting, education and training, and operational support to government agencies and enterprise organizations.

Founded by a United States Marine Corps veteran, R&S Lowndes Management is committed to operational excellence, mission-focused service, and helping organizations build the workforce and infrastructure needed to achieve measurable results. Our capabilities include staffing and personnel, workforce development, government consulting, program management, education and training, and facility support.

We take a people-centered approach to recruiting and program delivery, connecting qualified professionals with meaningful opportunities while providing our clients with dependable, responsive workforce solutions.

At R&S Lowndes Management, we believe that strong people, credible leadership, and a commitment to service are the foundation of successful organizations.

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Job Description

Pay: $16.62 per hour

Annual Salary: Approximately $34,569.60

Employment Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Full Benefits Package

IMPORTANT - TWO WORK SCHEDULE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Candidates may choose between the following work schedules:

Option 1 - Early Morning Schedule

Saturday through Wednesday: 4:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Days Off: Thursday and Friday

Option 2 - Combination Schedule

Monday and Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 4:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Please review the schedules carefully before applying. Candidates must be able to reliably report to work for their selected schedule, including the 4:15 AM start time when applicable.

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for students and staff at the Boxelder Job Corps Center. This position supports daily food-service operations while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a high-volume food-service environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to established menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.
Assist with food preparation, including cutting, chopping, measuring, mixing, and preparing ingredients.
Ensure meals are prepared and served in a timely manner.
Maintain proper food temperatures and follow safe food-handling procedures.
Follow established sanitation, health, and food-safety requirements.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, food-preparation areas, storage areas, and serving areas.
Properly store, label, rotate, and handle food products.
Assist with receiving and storing food and kitchen supplies as needed.
Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and properly.
Assist with maintaining inventory and minimizing food waste.
Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, cookware, work surfaces, and food-service areas.
Work cooperatively with other food-service staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
Follow all Job Corps Center policies, safety procedures, and workplace requirements.

Required Skills

Food Preparation
Cooking
Food Service
Food Safety & Sanitation
Meal Preparation
Portion Control
Time Management
Teamwork
Ability to Follow Recipes and Menus
Ability to Work Early Morning Hours

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has previous experience working in a restaurant, cafeteria, school, hospital, institutional kitchen, catering operation, or other food-service environment.

Candidates should be dependable, punctual, comfortable working as part of a team, and capable of maintaining food-safety and sanitation standards in a busy kitchen environment.

The ability to reliably report for a 4:15 AM shift is especially important for this position.

Requirements

Prior experience in institutional, cafeteria, or commercial food service

Knowledge of safe food handling practices and sanitation standards

Ability to work fl exible shifts, including evenings and weekends

This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.