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Cook

Department of Health and Human Services - Wakpala, South Dakota

Posted Jun 3, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Non-birth-parent leave
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Family-building benefits
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Mental health support
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Relocation assistance
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Childcare support
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401(k) match
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$35,198 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+5.7% - Faster than average

Matched to SOC 35-3023 - Hospitality aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Hospitality From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type
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Weekend work
Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

Cover letter
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Assessment
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Deadline
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Where they hire

Hires in: SD From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Cook Wakpala, South Dakota Summary This position is located in the Dietary Services Department at the Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center (GPAYRTC) located in Wakpala, SD. The GPAYRTC is an 18 bed inpatient facility that provides 3 meals and 2 snacks a day to patients. The position is responsible for performing cook duties working alone or with a lower level graded cook. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Duties Prepares foods according to diet orders, menus and standardized recipes for residential Youth Regional Treatment Center clients, YRTC personnel and guest meals. Prepares food for cooking such as washing, peeling, chopping and grinding for cooking. Roasts, bakes, fries, boils and stews meats, fish and poultry. Monitors the preparation and evaluates the condition of the food being prepared at frequent intervals to ensure optimum flavor, quality and appearance. Observes high personal hygiene standards and all required safe food handling practices. Performs assigned cleaning duties as scheduled. Maintains food storages areas for cleanliness and proper storage and food labeling. Requirements Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or

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