Institutional Cook: Menu Keeper & Kitchen Leader

Harboroaks; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Sioux Falls and Canton area seeks a Cook to join our Canton facility. Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Responsibilities include cooking and preparing food per approved menus, supervising kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, inventory, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Experience in institutional food service and ServSafe certification are preferred; HS diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Harboroaks in Sioux Falls and Canton area seeks a Cook to join our Canton facility. Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Responsibilities include cooking and preparing food per approved menus, supervising kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, inventory, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Experience in institutional food service and ServSafe certification are preferred; HS diploma or equivalent preferred.