Patient Kitchen Cook - Flexible Shifts, PTO Day 1, Growth

Sioux Center Health; Gettysburg (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires

Retirement matching program

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Oahe Manor is seeking a Food Service worker to prepare, serve, and distribute meals for patients, residents, staff, and visitors. This role supports nutrition services with attention to sanitation, portion control, and timely delivery, following approved menus and patient-specific dietary needs.

The position emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards in a dynamic hospital-like setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work the hours specified and perform essential job functions.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform duties and communicate effectively.
• High School or GED required; ServSafe certification on hire; minimal food service education accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items for patients/residents, meal service, staff, cafeteria, and special functions.
• Meets standards for food preparation, quality, sanitation, and efficiency.
• Delivers products according to the time schedule for the item.
• Makes recommendations for menu changes to leadership.
• Performs daily cleaning according to approved standards.
• Delivers excellent customer service using approved scripts for Food Services.
• Ensures dietary procedures follow established policies; completes additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Communication

Sanitation

Education

High School or GED

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Avera Oahe Manor is seeking a Food Service worker to prepare, serve, and distribute meals for patients, residents, staff, and visitors. This role supports nutrition services with attention to sanitation, portion control, and timely delivery, following approved menus and patient-specific dietary needs.

The position emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards in a dynamic hospital-like setting.