Cook - Bethany Lutheran Home

*******$5,000 Retention Bonus Available in Your First Year!********
        $1,250 paid out quarterly during the First Year.

Job Title: Dietary Cook

Job Location: Bethany Home Sioux Falls   

Available Shifts:   8:00am-6:30pm This individual is also required to work every other weekend and every other holiday. 

Starting Pay Range: $17.50 - $19.50

Our goal is to provide our residents with a homelike environment which includes all the comforts, taste, and aroma of home cooked meals. We are seeking a FULL-TIME COOK to assist us in meeting this standard of dietary service for our residents.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Ensure food is served at the right temperature and in an appealing manner.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assist in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Assist with special dietary requests and accommodate residents' needs.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience as a Cook, preferably in a healthcare or senior living setting.
• Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude towards the elderly and disabled
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and the ability to accommodate special diets.
• Flexibility in scheduling to cover both day and evening shifts.
• Culinary training or certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to food safety.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods.
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wage with weekend differential
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off that starts accruing on your first day.
• Quarterly PTO cash out option based upon years of experience.
• Retention Bonus in the first year of employment
• Employee assistance program
• Company Paid Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement

If you are a dedicated Dietary Cook with a flexible schedule and a passion for providing delicious and nutritious meals, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and your availability for day and evening shifts.

Bethany Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bethany Lutheran Home makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.