Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)

Facility: Watertown Harmony Hill • Location: Watertown, SD • Full-time day shift • 36 hours/week • Starting rate: $16.50–$23.50

About the role

Prepares, assembles baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, following menu and dietary requirements. Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. Works with internal customers, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills in a dynamic culinary environment.

Follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products. Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure food safety while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus.

Operates equipment such as mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, safe food for patients/residents, co-workers, and guests.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a changing culinary environment.
• Understand and apply food safety and sanitation processes.
• Perform basic math to measure ingredients and follow recipes accurately.
• Stand for the majority of the day and walk long distances throughout the facility.
• Fulfill annual continuing education requirements, including departmental meetings, safety education, and mandatory in-services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Basic math skills.
• Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• ServSafe certification may be required within a designated time frame, depending on location.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required depending on location.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on location.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with daily access to earnings.
• Shift differential and flexible scheduling options.
• Fun, family-oriented work environment.
• Salary increases and referral bonuses.
• Advancement opportunities and compassionate leave.
• Education assistance, scholarships, and sponsorships.
• Continuing education and years of service recognition program.
• 20% childcare discount at Our Little Village childcare center.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off package for work-life balance.