Hospital Cook: Patient Meals, Team Impact, PTO Day 1

St. Benedict Health Center; Parkston (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement match

Career development

Mentorship

Job summary

Avera St Benedict Hospital is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors. You will maintain high sanitation and quality standards, ensure timely delivery of meals, and support daily operations within the food services team.

The role emphasizes customer service, adherence to dietary policies, and teamwork in a busy hospital setting, with shift coverage including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• ServSafe Certificate - National Restaurant Association Upon Hire.
• Less than 1 year Food service/cooking related education and /or training.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items for patients/residents, meal service, staff, cafeteria, and special functions.
• Meets standards established by appropriate leader for food preparation, quality, sanitation, and efficiency.
• Delivers all products according to time schedule set for the specific item.
• Makes recommendations to leader for all menus.
• Completes daily assigned cleaning in accordance with approved standards.
• Responsible for delivering excellent customer service by utilizing the appropriate scripts developed for Food Services.
• Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

ServSafe Certificate - National Restaurant Association

Job description

Avera St Benedict Hospital is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors. You will maintain high sanitation and quality standards, ensure timely delivery of meals, and support daily operations within the food services team.

The role emphasizes customer service, adherence to dietary policies, and teamwork in a busy hospital setting, with shift coverage including weekends and holidays.