Cook

Posting Details

Posting Details


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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


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Appointment Percent
100


Work Hours


11 am - 7 pm

Typical Hours Worked Per Week
40


Appointment Type
Regular


Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)


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This position requires
No Requirement


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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

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