Head Cook & Kitchen Leader – Patient Meals & Nutrition

Sioux Center Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a Head Cook to provide high-quality, appetizing meals for patients, staff, and visitors. The role includes leading kitchen staff, ensuring food safety, and maintaining strict cleanliness standards in a faith‑based healthcare setting in Sioux Center, IA.

Responsibilities include training cooks, monitoring temperatures, and coordinating with supervisors to deliver meals that meet dietary plans and IDDSI standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• 1–3 months related experience or training
• Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Head cook for designated meals during the shift.
• Train and lead cooks and staff in neighborhoods.
• Prepare food items following safety and temperature controls.
• Prepare foods per IDDSI standards and resident diet plans.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of ingredients and leftovers.

Skills

Food prep

Team leadership

Food safety

Temp monitoring

Education

HS diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Sioux Center Health is seeking a Head Cook to provide high-quality, appetizing meals for patients, staff, and visitors. The role includes leading kitchen staff, ensuring food safety, and maintaining strict cleanliness standards in a faith‑based healthcare setting in Sioux Center, IA.

Responsibilities include training cooks, monitoring temperatures, and coordinating with supervisors to deliver meals that meet dietary plans and IDDSI standards.