Cook

Overview

Peaceful Pines Senior Living is committed to providing exceptional care and service with compassion. Our community offers 60 independent living units, 29 assisted living units, and 32 memory care units located in the beautiful Black Hills, Rapid City, SD.

• Prepare meals per planned menus and standardized recipes in compliance with all applicable food preparation regulations and guidelines.
• Prepare a sufficient quantity of food to meet resident needs, ensure food is served at the proper temperature, and maintain an attractive appearance and appealing taste.
• Prepare meals in accordance with residents' therapeutic diets and textures (diabetic, heart healthy, mechanical soft, pureed, thickened liquids, etc.).
• Assist in cleaning cooking areas and other kitchen equipment.
• Complete daily cleaning duties and checklists.
• Maintain proper sanitation and safety in food preparation areas.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of food for infection control.
• Keep refrigerator and freezer clean and orderly (date all items and monitor dates).
• Keep all opened food in sealed airtight containers and discard per regulation.
• Maintain a log of food temperatures, as well as temperatures of refrigerators and freezers.
• Assist in the inventory, ordering, and unpacking of food and supplies as directed.
• Prepare ala carte food items as requested by residents.
• Attend instructional seminars/courses and staff meetings.
• Perform all duties in accordance to Serve‑Safe guidelines and South Dakota Department of Health requirements.
• Adhere to the Registered Dietician's guidance.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of basic cooking skills, standards of food preparation, and serving procedures.
• Ability to read and follow directions in recipes, menus, etc.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to pass a background check as a condition of employment.

HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at 1‑605‑736‑2732 or email

Must be able to pass a background check.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities