Hospital Cook: Patient-Focused Kitchen, Flexible Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching up to 5%

Career development/mentorship

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Avera St Benedict Hospital in South Dakota is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, portion, and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors. Shifts include early morning and early evening with weekend/holiday rotation.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely delivery, quality, and sanitation standards. This role emphasizes guest service, adherence to dietary procedures, and teamwork within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification preferred upon hire.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items for patients, staff, and visitors per menus.
• Delivers products on time according to the schedule.
• Maintains standards for food prep, sanitation, and efficiency.
• Suggests menu recommendations to leadership.
• Completes daily cleaning as directed and ensures dietary procedures are followed.
• Delivers exceptional customer service using approved scripts.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Visual acuity

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Avera St Benedict Hospital in South Dakota is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, portion, and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors. Shifts include early morning and early evening with weekend/holiday rotation.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely delivery, quality, and sanitation standards. This role emphasizes guest service, adherence to dietary procedures, and teamwork within a mission-driven environment.