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Description
Work For Good! Salary: Starting at $20/hour (DOE)
Schedule: 40 Hours a Week ; Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 pm; alternating weekends every three to four weeks
Location: 24100 S Rockerville Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702
Position Overview:Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full-Time Cook to prepare meals and snacks for residential, day students, and on-duty staff. . As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
By joining our team, you will make a difference every day-creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.
Benefits of Employment at CHS:- Work-Life Balance: 40 Hours a week with some weekends.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary . Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
- Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
- Competitive Compensation: $20 an hour (DOE) with yearly merit-based raises.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
- Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing . Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
- Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.
What You Will Do:- Fulfill menu requirements and serve meals.
- Wash pots and pans, trays, dishes, etc.
- Take out kitchen trash to outside trash bins.
- Cover, label and date all suitable leftovers for storage.
- Take and record food temperatures at mealtime.
- Maintain personal cleanliness, as well as cleanliness of the kitchen and storage areas.
- Take and record refrigerator, freezer and dishwashing machine temperatures.
- Attend team meetings as required.
- Participate in required in-service training.
What We’ll Love About You:- You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
- You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
- You are able to effectively communicate.
- You align with our mission, vision, and values.
- You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.
- You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
- You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.
Requirements
Education:- High school degree or GED required.
Experience:- Some experience in quantity food production preferred.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires standing for extended periods of time. Exposure to tools, utensils, equipment, and cleaning materials, requiring attentive and safe utilization.
Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA .
Join us at Children’s Home Society and truly "Work for Good" every day, helping to change the world one child, one family, and one smile at a time.
Apply today! Salary Description
Starting at $20 an hour