Lead Cook

Avera Holy Family; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer 5% 401(k) match

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Holy Family in Estherville, IA is hiring for a Nutrition Services Worker to support the Nutrition Services Manager and staff. You will lead food production for patient meals, assemble orders, and help maintain inventories and records.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, ensuring proper food safety temperatures, and assisting with staff scheduling. The role emphasizes teamwork, compliance with safety standards, and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required; ServSafe certification preferred.
• Experience with food production and inventory control preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and safety guidelines precisely.

Responsibilities

• Leads food production in the department for meal service and prepares orders.
• Assembles and delivers tickets, and maintains records and reports.
• Keeps inventory within budgeted levels and maintains supplies.
• Assists with staff scheduling and serves as main contact for schedule conflicts.
• Ensures daily cleaning and safe storage/temperature control of foods.

Skills

Food production

Inventory management

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Location:Avera Holy Family HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$19.50 - $24.25Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewAccountable for providing front-line support to the Nutrition Services Manager and staff while also performing a variety of tasks and operations to prepare and cook foods for patients, their families and/or staff following standard practices and procedures, complying with regulatory requirementsWhat you will doLeads food production function in the department as required for meal service: compiling orders, appropriately assemble and deliver tickets/menus, supply ordering updating documents/reports, invoices and maintain records.Follows standardized recipes and food preparation policies to achieve department objectives of quality and nutrition.Maintains food and supply inventory levels, keeping costs within budgeted guidelines.Assists with the organization of staff work schedules and act as main contact for employee conflicts with schedule.Provides support to staff in absence of Manager.Makes recommendations to leadership for future patient, cafeteria and special function menus.Ensures that daily cleaning is complete within department including, but not limited to individual work areas, other equipment used and storage areas in accordance with departmental standards.Ensures safe storage and preparation of foods, including correct temperatures of foods that are held and stored.Works with maintenance to ensure that equipment is working properly.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:0-6 months relevant experiencePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:High School or GED EquivalentServSafe Certificate - National Restaurant AssociationExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].