Float Dietary Aide & Dietary Cook

  • BETHANY LUTHERAN HOME
  • Brandon, South Dakota
  • Full Time
Sioux Falls, SD Healthcare Float Dietary Aide & Dietary Cook

Float Dietary Aide & Dietary Cook

Bethany Lutheran Home

Brandon, SD 57005

Posted/Updated: 4 days ago

Job Description

Now Hiring: Float Dietary Aide/Cook

Location: Bethany Meadows - Brandon, SD

Retention Bonus: $2,500 over your first year

Pay Range: $15.00 - $18.00/hour (based on experience)

Schedule:

Full-time, 5 days per week

3 days/week: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Aide - AM shift)

2 days/week: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Cook - PM shift)

Every other weekend required

Schedule will vary week to week based on department needs

Position Summary:

This float position supports both the Dietary Aide and Cook roles in our kitchen. It's perfect for someone who enjoys variety and wants to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that values quality care and homestyle meals.

Job Duties Include:

As a Dietary Aide:

Properly store, label, and handle food and cleaning products

Deliver meals and nourishments in a timely and organized manner

Ensure trays match resident dietary cards and preferences

Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, carts, and work areas

Safely dispose of waste and maintain kitchen cleanliness

Follow infection control and sanitation policies

As a Cook:

Prepare meals according to recipes and resident dietary needs

Ensure correct temperature, portioning, and food presentation

Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely

Assist with ordering, inventory, and planning as needed

Modify meals to accommodate special diets or resident requests

Maintain a safe and clean cooking environment

Qualifications:

Prior food service or cooking experience required

Experience in senior care or healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Positive attitude and reliability

Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Must be at least 18 years old

Benefits Include:

$2,500 retention bonus in the first year

Competitive wages with weekend differential

Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning on your first day

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs

Employee assistance program

Referral bonuses

Career growth opportunities

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Job ID: 489259286
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025

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