Community Dining Cook – Compassionate & Efficient

Yona Eagle; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona Eagle is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team and prepare meals according to established menus. This role focuses on safe, sanitary food preparation and timely service for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of sanitation guidelines, good communication, and the stamina to work in a busy kitchen environment. A high school diploma is required, and food service certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook, with ability to follow recipes and menus.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to operate cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances.

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.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.

Skills

Cooking

Communication

Stamina

Sanitation awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service certification (a plus)

Job description

Yona Eagle is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team and prepare meals according to established menus. This role focuses on safe, sanitary food preparation and timely service for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of sanitation guidelines, good communication, and the stamina to work in a busy kitchen environment. A high school diploma is required, and food service certification is a plus.