Head Cook & Nutrition Lead — Patient Dining

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center, IA is seeking a Head Cook to prepare quality meals for patients, residents, staff and visitors, and to lead the kitchen team with care and consistency.

You will train cooks, supervise neighborhoods, ensure food is prepared to IDDSI standards and diet plans, monitor temperatures, label items, keep the kitchen clean, and assist managers with staff development and daily operations, upholding our mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience.
• Certificate, Licenses, Registrations: valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
• Prepare foods according to IDDSI standards and resident diet plan.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to food safety temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Head cook for the specific meal(s) of their shift.
• Provide training and leadership to other cooks and staff in the neighborhoods.
• Prepare various menu items and keep temps within safe ranges for food safety.
• Label and date all ingredients and food items.
• Support managers in training and supervising staff; assist with freight and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Staff training

Food preparation

Temperature monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience/training

Job description

Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center, IA is seeking a Head Cook to prepare quality meals for patients, residents, staff and visitors, and to lead the kitchen team with care and consistency.

You will train cooks, supervise neighborhoods, ensure food is prepared to IDDSI standards and diet plans, monitor temperatures, label items, keep the kitchen clean, and assist managers with staff development and daily operations, upholding our mission-driven culture.