Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Come rise above with Yona! Our employees are instrumental in maintaining a happy, healthy, and clean environment for the residents. We depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, and compassionate individuals who share our vision and work together to attain it. Our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. You will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all the residents, visitors, and coworkers.  

Benefits of Yona

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vison insurance

Employer paid life insurance 

401(k) plan

Competitive paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs 

Career growth

Responsibilities:

Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the food services director

Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes

Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus

Adheres to all safety and sanitation standards

Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times

Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room

Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules

Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment

Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated

Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost

Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies

Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Cook

Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines

Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions

Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances

Friendly with good communication skills

Good physical condition and stamina

High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus

Must provide a criminal background check

This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Candidates/employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.  

Yona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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