Nutrition & Food Services - Cook

Avera Health; Freeman (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Health is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time position involving food preparation and service. This role demands excellence in customer service and adherence to food safety standards. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferably have some food service training.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Food service/cooking related education and /or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation, cooking, service, and distribution of food.
• Ensures dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Delivers excellent customer service in Nutrition and Food Services.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Time Management

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Location:

Freeman, SD

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Freeman Regional Health Service is looking for individuals to join our growing, team-oriented organization.

Position Highlights

Full Time - Benefits (working at least 72 hours per pay period)

Work Shifts:

Days or Nights

Rotating Weekends/Holiday

A Brief Overview

Responsible for preparation, cooking, service, and distribution of food in accordance with approved menus for patients/residents, employees and visitors.

What you will do:

• Meets standards established by appropriate leader for food preparation, quality, sanitation, and efficiency.

• Delivers all products according to time schedule set for the specific item.

• Makes recommendations to leader for all menus.

• Completes daily assigned cleaning in accordance with approved standards.

• Responsible for delivering excellent customer service by utilizing the appropriate scripts developed for Nutrition and Food Services.

• Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

• Completes additional tasks as assigned.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Must be 18 years or older.

• High School or GED Equivalent required.

• Food service/cooking related education and /or training preferred.

Essential Qualifications:

The 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.