Cook

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution SD School f/t Blind & VI Working Title Cook Posting Number CSA02795P Department SDSBVI-Food Services Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen Posting Text

Make a Difference

Join our team at the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and play an important role in creating nutritious, welcoming meals for our students. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive school environment where your cooking skills directly contribute to the daily experience and well-being of students.

Position Summary

The Cook prepares meals and snacks according to established menus and recipes, serves students and staff, accommodates special dietary needs, and maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining environment.

Essential Duties

• Prepare and cook meals and snacks according to established menus and recipes.
• Prepare meals that meet individual student dietary requirements.
• Serve meals to students, staff, and visitors.
• Monitor food and supply needs and communicate shortages to the supervisor.
• Set up and maintain the dining and food service areas.
• Wash dishes and clean and sanitize kitchen, dining, and storage areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires extended periods of standing and the ability to perform food preparation, serving, dishwashing, cleaning, and other physical tasks associated with a school kitchen.

If you enjoy cooking and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, we invite you to apply!

Posting Date 08/18/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 09/04/2026 Advertised Salary $15.50 starting Duration of the Term 11 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

11 am - 7 pm

Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40 Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires No Requirement If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Will report directly to the business manager and provide meals to the residential students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SDSBVI is an equal opportunity employer

Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Logic, Memory, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing If other protection is used please identify

latex free vinyl gloves, apron and oven mitts

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Driving, Grasping, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected

carrying/moving bulk orders, push/pull grocery cart or wagon, driving for grocery items, standing to serve/clean with some repetitive motions of hands/wrists

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Color Vision, Depth Perception, Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Electrical Current, Extreme Heat >100F, Vaccination required due to potential occupational exposure, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Will use commercial dishwasher, ovens/stovetop, blender, hot/cold case, refrigerator/freezer, cleaning/sanitizing chemicals

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Other Environment (Please explain below) If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Commercial kitchen

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

Optional Documents