Part Time Cook/Housekeeper chez Children's Home Society of South Dakota

Description

Schedule: Hours can vary from 6am-10pm Monday-Friday with occasional weekend and holiday work depending on organizational needs. 

Position Overview:

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Part Time Cook/Housekeeper to work as part of a team to help in preparing meals and snacks for students and staff, as well as assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of designated facility areas. 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.

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.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and up to an additional 5% annual contribution. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You Will Do:

 (Cook):

• Food Preparation: Fulfill menu requirements and serve meals.  
• Cleaning Duties: Wash pots and pans, trays, dishes, etc. Take out kitchen trash to outside trash bins. 
• Food Storage: Cover, label and date all suitable leftovers for storage. 
• Cleanliness: Maintain personal cleanliness, as well as cleanliness of the kitchen and storage areas. 
• Compliance: Take and record food temperatures at mealtime. Take and record refrigerator, freezer and dishwashing machine temperatures. 
• Professional Development: Attend team meetings as required. Participate in required in-service training. 

(Housekeeping):

• Cleaning Duties: Clean assigned areas according to daily and weekly schedules. Launder linens and children’s clothes as assigned.
• Cleaning Storage: Maintain storage areas and cleaning supplies inventory
• Safety: Report needed repairs or safety hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Team Collaboration: Attend assigned meetings.
• Professional Development: Participate in required in-service training. Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned.

What We’ll Love About You: 

• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment. 
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information. 
• You are able to effectively communicate and manage your time well.  
• You align with our mission, vision, and values. 
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.  
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.  
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.  

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• High school degree or GED required.
• Some experience in quantity food production/housekeeping preferred. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires standing for extended periods of time. Exposure to tools, utensils, equipment, and cleaning chemicals, requiring attentive and safe utilization.