Nutrition Cook

INTERLAKES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP; Martin (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

INTERLAKES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP in Martin, SD seeks a Nutrition Cook to ensure appealing, safe, and nutritionally-targeted meals for participants. This full-time position collaborates with the Site Manager on menus and maintains daily kitchen operations to meet program standards.

You will prep, cook, and serve meals, monitor sanitation, document logs, and assist with inventory and volunteer coordination, contributing to a smooth daily meal service.

Qualifications

• Food-service experience and strong sanitation habits.
• Comfort with recordkeeping and basic technology.
• Reliable teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Site Manager on menu planning.
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals per menu and nutrition requirements using approved recipes.
• Operate and care for kitchen equipment (dishwasher, stove, knives, microwave, etc.).
• Document food temperatures, portions, meals served, and consumption.
• Order and inventory food/supplies; rotate and store items correctly.
• Maintain sanitation of tables, utensils, handwashing, trash.
• Secure food, supplies, and equipment; coordinate volunteers.
• Handle basic computer/phone/calculator tasks plus invoice accuracy.

Skills

Food-service experience

Sanitation habits

Recordkeeping

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Your Mission

As our Nutrition Cook in Martin, SD, you’ll help fuel participants with meals that are appealing, safe, and nutritionally on target. This full-time role exists to keep daily meal service running smoothly while meeting program standards.

Key responsibilities include partnering with the SIte Manager on menu planning; preparing, cooking, and serving meals per menu and nutrition requirements using approved recipes; operating and caring for kitchen equipment (dishwasher, stove, knives, microwave, etc.); documenting food temperatures, portions, meals served, and consumption; ordering and inventorying food/supplies, rotating and storing items correctly; maintaining sanitation (tables, utensils, handwashing, trash); securing food, supplies, and equipment; coordinating volunteers; and handling basic computer/phone/calculator tasks plus invoice accuracy.

Qualifications/skills:

• Food-service experience and strong sanitation habits
• Comfort with recordkeeping and basic technology
• Reliable teamwork and communication

Benefits That Back You

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; 403(b) Retirement Plan; and an Employee Assistance Program.

A Day in Motion

Your day kicks off with a quick look at the menu and a fast check that the kitchen is set for success. You’ll move through prep and service with a steady rhythm- keeping an eye on timing, presentation, and a clean workspace. Between meal periods, you’ll update logs, reset the space, and stay a step ahead by checking stock and planning for upcoming needs. You’ll also connect with volunteers and teammates to keep the flow upbeat and organized. By day’s end, everything is cleaned, secured, and ready for the next round- because tomorrow’s impact starts with today’s finish.