Nutrition & Food Service - Head Cook - Hospital

Avera Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking a Head Cook to join their team in Sioux Center, Iowa. The role involves preparing quality meals, training staff, and ensuring food safety in a supportive Christian environment. This position offers a chance to make a difference in the community while working in a top-rated healthcare facility.

Qualifications

• 1-3 months of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality, appetizing menu items for various groups.
• Provide training and leadership to other cooks and staff.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and ensure food safety standards.

Skills

Food Safety

Leadership

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Sioux Center, IA

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has been recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, a Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register, and has won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County was ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. We are a recognized healthcare leader.

Position Highlights

Sioux Center Health has been awarded Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing

For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations in Sioux Center, Iowa, and surrounding communities, we pride ourselves on providing superior care in state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career You Will Love

There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Our strong mission and great people have fostered an exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference

Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and passions are appreciated here. Besides providing quality care, Sioux Center Health supports community programs, events, and volunteer initiatives. If this aligns with your passion, consider joining our team committed to quality care within a caring Christian culture.

Job Summary

• The Head Cook provides quality, appetizing, prepared, and well-presented menu items for patients, residents, employees, visitors, and catered meals. Ensures exceptional care and service at all times. Provides training and leadership to other cooks and staff. Performs various food service activities to meet cleanliness standards and regulations.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance are required.

Essential Functions

• Serve as head cook for assigned meal(s).
• Provide training and leadership to other cooks and staff.
• Prepare menu items maintaining proper temperatures for food safety.
• Prepare foods according to IDDSI standards and dietary plans. Ensure meats and casseroles reach safe temperatures.
• Properly cool leftovers within the specified timeframe.
• Label and date all ingredients and food items.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and use leftovers safely and cost-effectively. Discard out-of-date or questionable items.
• Monitor temperatures of freezers and refrigerators daily and report issues.
• Assist in training new cooks/staff in sanitation and safety. Support neighborhood teams.
• Assist in checking in and storing freight.
• Use food service chemicals safely, understanding Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.