Job Description

PM Cook (Dietary) ️

The Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home is seeking a dependable and compassionate PM Cook (Dietary) to prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced evening meals for our residents. This position plays an essential role in supporting resident health, comfort, and dignity through quality food service in a long-term care environment.

At OSLNH, meals are more than nourishment — they are moments of comfort, connection, and care. ❤️

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook dinner meals according to planned menus and prescribed dietary requirements

• Follow standardized recipes, proper portion control, and food safety guidelines

• Assist with meal preparation for lunch and other upcoming services as needed

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, food prep areas, and storage spaces

• ️ Comply with all dietary regulations, infection control standards, and safety protocols

• Work collaboratively with dietary team members to ensure timely and efficient meal service

• Respect resident preferences, cultural considerations, and specialized diets

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred (healthcare or institutional setting a plus)

• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform light to moderate lifting

Application Requirements:

Please ensure that your application includes the required documents:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two forms of identification (one of which must be a photo ID)

• Tribal ID (for Native American preference, if applicable)

• Immunization records

Additionally, please ensure the references section is fully completed in your application.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.