Cook | PRN

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera Prince of Peace-Skilled Nursing is seeking a PRN Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen. You will follow approved menus, maintain sanitation standards, and assist with daily cleaning while delivering courteous service.

The role requires occasional shifts including weekends/holidays; ServSafe certification is preferred, and a High School diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and cooking within a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to follow approved menus and dietary procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support patient meals and service.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ensures quality, sanitation, and timely delivery of meals.
• Delivers products according to daily times; adheres to menus.
• Offers menu recommendations to leaders for patient meals.
• Completes daily cleaning per standards and safety rules.
• Provides excellent customer service using approved scripts.

Skills

Food service

Cooking

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Location:Avera Prince of Peace-Skilled NursingWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:As Needed (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 HighlightsPRN as needed various shifts - 8:30am-5:00pm, 11:30am-8:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, weekends, holidays, weekdaysYou 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.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].