Cook LTC | part time

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera Prince of Peace-Transitional Care in Sioux Falls is seeking a food service team member to prepare and serve meals for patients, employees and visitors. You will follow approved menus, meet sanitation standards and deliver meals on schedule while supporting a positive, patient-centered experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to safety policies. High school diploma or GED and ServSafe certification are preferred; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work the specified hours and perform each essential function.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and hear/distinguish speech.
• Demonstrates safety and sanitation awareness as required by policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Meet standards for quality, sanitation, and efficiency.
• Deliver products according to schedule and assist with menu recommendations.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintain a sanitary workstation.
• Provide excellent customer service with approved scripts.

Skills

Communication

Effective listening

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School or GED

ServSafe Certificate

Food service training <1yr

Job description

Work Shift

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Location

Avera Prince of Peace-Transitional Care

Worker Type

Regular

Work 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.

$18.75 - $23.00

Position Highlights

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm, 32 hours 2 weeks

Every other weekend, every other holiday

You Belong at Avera

Be 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 Overview

Responsible for preparation, cooking, service, and distribution of food in accordance with approved menus for patients/residents, employees and visitors.

What You Will Do

• Prepares 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 Qualifications

The 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 Equivalent
• ServSafe Certificate - National Restaurant Association Upon Hire
• Less than 1 year Food service/cooking related education and /or training.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment 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.

Avera 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].