Seeking a dedicated and passionate Cook to join our growing team at Yona!

At Yona, we're committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and healthy environment for our residents. We're looking for a highly motivated and compassionate Cook to help us achieve this goal. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our residents enjoy delicious and well-prepared meals, while maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and safety. This role demands attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing all food items according to the menu, in a safe and sanitary manner, under the supervision of the Food Services Director.
• Ensuring proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food items following standardized recipes.
• Preparing high-quality food products using standardized recipes and menus.
• Adhering to all safety and sanitation standards.
• Preparing food in a timely manner for scheduled mealtimes.
• Addressing any resident or visitor concerns that may arise in the dining room.
• Following departmental procedures for sanitation, safety, cleaning schedules, and proper storage of dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Ensuring all food items in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage are properly labeled and dated.
• Overseeing proper food handling practices to prevent contamination, maximize quality, and minimize waste.
• Suggesting menu or recipe adjustments to maximize utilization of leftover ingredients and supplies.
• Cleaning all food service equipment, kitchen areas, and food storage areas.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cook.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions.
• Proficient in operating various cookware, bakeware, and cooking appliances.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Please note: This list of duties is not exhaustive. Employees may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed, in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Job functions may be subject to modification based on applicable state and federal laws.

Yona is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit 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.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Competitive paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wages on demand.
• Discount & wellness programs.
• Career growth.

• 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.