Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor — Senior Care

Good Samaritan; Scotland Township (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization providing housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment. The Scotland, SD facility offers full-time food service roles with a 40-hour week and a sign-on bonus eligibility.

As a cook/lead cook, you will prepare meals, supervise kitchen staff, follow recipes, and ensure HACCP guidelines are maintained. This role requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and basic math skills for portioning and menu execution.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes and follows oral and written directions.
• Performs basic math with accuracy for recipe measures.
• Two years experience and leadership preferred; on‑the‑job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, season and portion food for patients/residents, staff and visitors.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines for safe food handling and temperatures.
• Maintain labeling, storage and sanitation of food, equipment and areas.
• Monitor quality and presentation of meals and ensure dietary requirements are met.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Leadership experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization providing housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment. The Scotland, SD facility offers full-time food service roles with a 40-hour week and a sign-on bonus eligibility.

As a cook/lead cook, you will prepare meals, supervise kitchen staff, follow recipes, and ensure HACCP guidelines are maintained. This role requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and basic math skills for portioning and menu execution.