- Salary
- $20 – $23/hr
- Location
- Rapid City, SD
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Location: 5301 Mt Rushmore Road
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.
Pay: Minimum of $20.00+/hour (DOE)
Benefits You’ll Appreciate:
Work-Life Balance: 40 hours a week
Exceptional Benefits Package:
Out benefits package is valued at 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 coverage
- Optional life and critical illness plans.
Education & Financial Support: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment
Paid Time Off: 40 hours available up front, 10 paid holidays, 8 hours of volunteer service time
Retirement Plans: 3% employer contribution each pay period, Up to an additional 5% annual contribution, Fully vested after 4 yrs
Referral Bonus Program: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.
What You’ll Do:
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.
- 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 Makes You a Great Fit?
- Collaborates effectively with coworkers and contributes to a supportive team culture.
- Handles confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Communicates clearly and respectfully with children, families, coworkers, and community members.
- Demonstrates a commitment to Children's Home Society's mission, vision, and values.
- Maintains strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Represents the organization positively through professional interactions.
- Values and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Requirements
Required
- High school degree or GED required.
Preferred
- Some experience in quantity food production preferred.
Join us in providing life-changing support for children and families. Apply today and help us build a brighter future—one child at a time.
Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.
