Cook - Full Time

Good Samaritan Society; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society in Chamberlain, SD seeks a friendly Cook to assemble, prepare, season, and portion meals for residents. The role offers flexible schedules, training, advancement opportunities, and a benefits package.

Must read and follow recipes, maintain sanitation, and work with a team to deliver high-quality, safe food. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math and reading/writing skills, and prior food service experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Basic math skills and good communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food following recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain sanitation and labeling of food, equipment, and storage.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, kettles, and grinders.
• Assist with cleaning tasks to ensure a sanitary work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading and writing

Basic math

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Careers With Purpose

With 46 medical centers and over 200 senior care locations across the United States, Sanford Health and the Good Samaritan Society have many patients, residents, staff, and visitors to feed. Join our not‑for‑profit organization in our food service family as a Cook today and you’ll find a career filled with purpose, growth, and advancement.

Facility: Chamberlain Medical Center
Location: Chamberlain, SD
Address: 300 S Byron Blvd, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00

Job Summary

If you’re hungry for a great career, we’re seeking a friendly, team-oriented and customer service driven Cook to assemble, prepare, season, and portion food for individuals within our facility. With our Cook position we offer flexible schedules, predictable hours, training, advancement opportunities, and benefits that are typically better than other restaurant-related jobs. With the variety of dietary needs our patients and residents have, employees that thrive as a Cook are great communicators, keep a sanitary culinary work environment, and are proficient with their reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and provides the highest quality and safest food possible
• Follows standardized recipes and guidelines for cooks to prepare, store and use food
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to insure sanitation
• Operates equipment such as mixers, slicers, kettles, ovens, food grinders, and more

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math. Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred. On-the-job training will be provided.

Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame. Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location. Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in‑services.

Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.

Depending on location, may be required to drive. Valid Driver's License may be required.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0266013
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No