NUT Cook - Youth & Family Services

Organization: Youth & Family Services (YFS)

Department: NUT

Position: Cook

Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Nutrition Director

Location: Rapid City, SD

Work Schedule: 

Work Days: Monday through Friday 

Hours/Week: 40

Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ.     E.O.E.

Benefits: YFS strives to provide its employees with top-quality benefits. YFS employees are offered medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance as well as multiple paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, 401K and retirement/pension options, discounts at select local businesses and more! Click here to view a copy of our Benefit Synopsis.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. Cooking and food service experience. Ability to work independently and deal effectively with the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Current liability insurance and a valid driver’s license desirable

Essential Functions: 

• Comply with guidelines and regulations of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program, Health Department, Fire Department, and agency policies and procedures.

• Work independently on the preparation of timely nutritious evening meals and after school snacks.

• Attentive to special diet needs, accommodations made as needed.

• Responsible for the preparation and setting up of the meals for meetings and special events.

• Ensure proper safety and sanitation procedures are followed with use of kitchen equipment, food storage, food preparation, and handling of food.

• Ensure all equipment is turned off, coolers closed, and lights off at the end of shift.

• Work cooperatively with all staff, agency programs, children, parents, cultural groups, and maintain confidentiality and respect for all individuals.

• Will assume responsibility of the Food Service Supervisor’s position during his/her absence or to accommodate program needs and nutrition staff coverage.

• Supervise 4-6 Girls Inc. members who assist with the evening meal service. Instruct and monitor sanitation and food safety practices while serving food.

• Supervise community service workers, provide tasks, track hours, and ensure paperwork completed.

• Role modeling professional behavior while working with children and staff.

• Responsible for the accurate tracking of snack and supper distribution for CACFP records.

• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Environmental Functions: Must occasional travel within city limits to regular meetings and to other program sites. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

How to Apply: For consideration, an application for employment must be submitted to the YFS Human Resource Department.  Application may be downloaded at: http://www.youthandfamilyservices.org/careers/.  Please note that resume only will not be accepted.

How to Submit Application:

By email 

In person or by mail: Youth & Family Services, 1920 N. Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702

Other location: One Stop Career Center

Any questions? Call HR Team at 605-342-4195!