Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- SD Retirement Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Faulkton Area Medical Center is seeking a dependable and motivated Dietary Cook
to join our team. At FAMC, we are committed to providing high-quality,
compassionate care to our patients and community. Every role—especially within
our Dietary department—plays a vital part in supporting patient healing,
comfort, and overall experience.
We take pride in fostering a positive, team-oriented culture built on respect,
accountability, and collaboration. Our staff are dedicated professionals who
work together to serve our patients with excellence, while also supporting one
another in a close-knit, rural healthcare environment.
What You’ll Do:
* Prepare, cook, and serve meals following established menus and therapeutic
diet guidelines
- Coordinate daily food preparation and meal service
- Interact with patients to gather meal preferences and support dietary needs
- Maintain food safety standards, portion control, and proper sanitation
practices
- Assist with inventory, supply management, and kitchen organization
- Support training and daily workflow of dietary staff
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Food service experience preferred (not required)
- Willingness to obtain ServSafe certification within one year
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Excellent customer service skills with a patient, courteous approach
- Commitment to safety, confidentiality, and quality standards
Schedule & Work Environment:
- Weekdays, weekends, and holiday rotations
- Fast-paced, hands-on role requiring standing, walking, and lifting
Position Details:
- Full-time position
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
At FAMC, you’re more than an employee—you’re part of a team that makes a
meaningful impact every day. If you take pride in your work and want to be part
of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence, we
encourage you to apply.
Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Faulkton Area Medical Center is an independent, non-profit, 12-bed Critical
Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic. We are located along SD HWY 212 in
Faulkton, SD serving a diverse population of 3,000 within a 60 mile radius. FAMC
is one of the few independent hospitals left in the state of South Dakota. We
offer a wide range of services to all ages. Our hospital is also designated by
the state as a Level V trauma receiving facility.
Employees of FAMC are our greatest assets from the housekeeping department to
our medical and executive leadership. We offer competitive wages, excellent
benefits, and lucrative time off banks. We also understand life happens and how
important family is which is why our scheduling models allow for that coveted
work-life balance. Education is very important. We require staff to have various
life support certifications which is why we have internal instructors to help
achieve those credentials. We even will consider assisting with student loan
reimbursement and continuing education expenses. Here at FAMC, employees are not
just numbers but respected and valued professionals. Our COMPASS model promotes
a culture of nurture, skill, engagement, and willingness - conduct you can
expect from your coworkers and leadership.
