Cook | Nutrion Services

Sioux Center Health; Gettysburg (SD); On-site; USD 25,830 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available from day one

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development training and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Oahe Manor in Gettysburg, South Dakota, is looking for a dedicated food service worker responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving food. The role includes working rotating shifts and ensuring high food safety standards while providing excellent customer service.

Ideal candidates should have a High School diploma or GED equivalent and preferably a ServSafe certificate. Benefits include PTO from day one and a matching retirement contribution.

Qualifications

• Ability to work specified hours with visual acuity for the role.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand instructions.
• Less than 1 year of food service or cooking-related education/training.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for patients, staff, and functions.
• Meets established standards for food quality and efficiency.
• Ensures dietary procedures are followed according to policies.
• Delivers excellent customer service from kitchen staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Time management

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Location:

Avera Oahe Manor

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$18.75 - $23.00

Position Highlights:

Varied Hours: 2, 8 hour shifts & 2, 12 hour shifts + Every Other Weekend/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.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship

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].