Hospital Cook – Day Shift, Patient Meals & Service

Avera; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1 for eligible hires

Up to 5% employer matching retirement

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD is hiring a Food Service Worker for full-time hours. The role involves preparing, cooking, serving, and distributing meals according to approved menus for patients, staff, and visitors.

You will ensure sanitation, quality, and timely delivery while maintaining high service standards. The position requires a ServSafe certificate (preferred upon hire) and high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified and perform essential functions.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and communicate effectively.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and sounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items for patients/resident, meal service, staff, cafeteria, and special functions.
• Meets standards established for food preparation, quality, sanitation, and efficiency.
• Delivers all products according to time schedule for the item.
• Makes menu recommendations to leader.
• Completes daily assigned cleaning to approved standards.
• Delivers excellent customer service using established scripts for Food Services.
• Maintains dietary procedures per established policies.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

ServSafe Certificate - National Restaurant Association Upon Hire

Less than 1 year Food service/cooking related education and /or training

Job description

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD is hiring a Food Service Worker for full-time hours. The role involves preparing, cooking, serving, and distributing meals according to approved menus for patients, staff, and visitors.

You will ensure sanitation, quality, and timely delivery while maintaining high service standards. The position requires a ServSafe certificate (preferred upon hire) and high school diploma or GED.