About this role
The Mission on a Plate
As a Nutrition Cook in Sioux Falls, youll power Head Start days with meals that are appetizing, nutritious, and served with care. This role exists to keep childrens nutrition on track while maintaining a kitchen that runs safely, smoothly, and on time.
Key responsibilities:
- Partner with the Health Manager on menu planning and recipe use
- Prepare, cook, and serve meals that meet program nutrition standards
- Record food temperatures, portion sizes, and daily meal counts for required reporting
- Estimate needs; order, receive, date, store, rotate, and secure food/supplies
- Maintain sanitation and equipment care; coordinate volunteers as needed
- Verify invoices for accuracy and submit to the program supervisor
Required skills/qualifications:
- Food service experience and strong sanitation habits
- Comfort using basic kitchen equipment and simple computer/phone tools
- Reliable organization, accuracy, and teamwork
Ready to make every meal matter? Apply today.
Rewards That Matter
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; 403(b) Retirement Plan; and an Employee Assistance Program.
Your Daily Rhythm
Your morning starts with a quick kitchen check-in, then you move into a steady prep groove—batching, timing, and plating so service hits its stride. Between meal windows, you complete food truck orders to keep shelves and coolers ready for whats next. Throughout the day you keep an eye on flow—clean surfaces, labeled items, and a setup that helps everyone stay on pace. When its time to serve, youre the calm center that keeps things safe, timely, and welcoming. You wrap by resetting the space so tomorrow begins already a step ahead.