Full-Time Community Kitchen Cook — Impacting Young Lives

Children; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options (Traditional/

Vision & Dental

Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability coverage

Optional life and critical illness

Tuition reimbursement up to $200/mo

40 hours PTO + 10 holidays + volunteer

Job summary

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full-Time Cook to prepare meals and snacks for residential, day students, and on-duty staff. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and a commitment to equity and inclusion in all aspects of work.

The position offers a minimum of $20.00+ per hour (DOE) with a comprehensive benefits package, 40-hour workweek, and possible tuition reimbursement. Join a team dedicated to meals, safety, and service to children and families.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Some experience in quantity food production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill menu requirements and serve meals.
• Wash pots and pans, trays, dishes, etc.
• Take out kitchen trash to outside trash bins.
• Cover, label and date all suitable leftovers for storage.
• Take and record food temperatures at mealtime.
• Maintain personal cleanliness, as well as cleanliness of the kitchen and storage areas.
• Take and record refrigerator, freezer and dishwashing machine temperatures.
• Attend team meetings as required.
• Participate in required in-service training.

Skills

Collaborates effectively

Clear communication

Diversity & inclusion

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Mission alignment

Attention to detail

Education

High school degree or GED

Job description

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full-Time Cook to prepare meals and snacks for residential, day students, and on-duty staff. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and a commitment to equity and inclusion in all aspects of work.

The position offers a minimum of $20.00+ per hour (DOE) with a comprehensive benefits package, 40-hour workweek, and possible tuition reimbursement. Join a team dedicated to meals, safety, and service to children and families.