Covells Cook

Dow Rummel Village; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Plan with Match

Pet Insurance

EAP

Scholarship opportunities

Wellness membership

Job summary

Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Cook for weekends and selected days, with 10-hour shifts on Sat/Sun/Mon and a pay range of $18.00–$23.65 per hour based on experience. This role supports Covell's restaurant and deli, with catering duties as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing and presenting high-quality dishes, controlling portions, maintaining cleanliness, and working with servers to ensure a great customer experience while adhering to safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow cooking directions.
• ServSafe preferred.
• Ability to work within expected standards, being well organized and self-motivated.
• Must handle multiple tasks calmly in emergent situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes.
• Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep costs within forecasted range.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at workstation and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery.
• Set up and clean the station according to protocol and established expectations.
• Maintain a clean workstation area, including kitchen equipment, tables and shelves.
• Comply with applicable sanitary, health and personal hygiene standards.
• Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products.
• Prepare and portion food products according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Assisting with inventory and monitoring stock levels
• Operating point of sale (POS) system
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisor, Chef and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking methods

Knife handling

Food safety

Attention to detail

Reading recipes

ServSafe

Organization

Multitasking

Tools

POS system

Job description

Full-Time | Sat/Sun/Mon 10 hour shifts | Weekends Required

Pay Range: $18.00 – $23.65/hour (based on experience)

Who We Are

Dow Rummel Village is a non‑profit Senior Life Plan Community in Sioux Falls, SD, enriching lives for over 60 years. Our mission is simple and powerful: “Guided by spiritual values, we enrich lives by providing extraordinary senior care.” We live our core values—Dignity, Excellence, Teamwork, Belonging, and Growth—every day, in everything we do. Our community spans all levels of care, from Independent Living to Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing.

Job Summary

As a Cook at Dow Rummel Village, you will use your culinary skills to prepare meals for customers of our Covell's restaurant and deli. This position partners with our servers be responsible for ensuring all customers are greeted when arriving at the restaurant or deli and have an excellent culinary experience with us. This position will require providing exceptional customer service along with an upbeat, professional attitude. You will need to work with the cooks to ensure production and presentation is of the highest quality, meeting company standards. This position will also support our catering service as needed.

The Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes.
• Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep costs within forecasted range.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at workstation and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery.
• Set up and clean the station according to protocol and established expectations.
• Maintain a clean workstation area, including kitchen equipment, tables and shelves.
• Comply with applicable sanitary, health and personal hygiene standards.
• Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products.
• Prepare and portion food products according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Assisting with inventory and monitoring stock levels
• Operating point of sale (POS) system
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisor, Chef and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience, preferred.
• Strong understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow cooking directions.
• ServSafe, preferred.
• Ability to work within expected standards, being well organized and self-motivated.
• Must have the ability to handle a variety of tasks, functions and react calmly in emergent situations.

Your Life At Dow Rummel Village

• Affordable Medical Plans – Choose from multiple options, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with full preventive coverage and low premiums.
• Generous HSA Contributions – Receive $100/month from Dow Rummel (that’s $1,200/year!) to use for medical expenses now or later.
• Dental & Vision Insurance – Low-cost coverage options through Delta Dental and VSP with free preventive services.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Tax-free options to cover health and dependent care expenses.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Match – Dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%, with immediate eligibility and long-term vesting.
• Pet Insurance – Nationwide coverage available for your furry family members.
• BetterHelp Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential counseling and support for you and your family.
• Scholarship Opportunities – Apply for financial support toward certifications and degree programs that support your career development.
• Several opportunities to get involved in committees.
• Employee Referral Program
• Good Grades Bonus – Extra dollars for good grades for those who are in high school and/or secondary school.
• Free wellness membership (in-house pool and facility).

Dow Rummel Village is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Dow Rummel Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.