Community Dining Cook - Fresh, Friendly Service

Yona Solutions; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona Solutions in Michigan is seeking a dedicated cook to join our team and help maintain a warm, healthy dining environment for residents and staff. You will prepare meals, follow recipes, and uphold safety standards within a supportive team setting.

You will ensure correct portions, proper storage, and timely service while adhering to sanitation guidelines and participating in ongoing menu improvements. This role emphasizes reliability, communication, and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to prepare meals according to instructions.
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances.
• Must provide a criminal background check.

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.

Skills

Proven experience as a Cook

Sanitation & safety knowledge

Food preparation skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

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

Job description

Yona Solutions in Michigan is seeking a dedicated cook to join our team and help maintain a warm, healthy dining environment for residents and staff. You will prepare meals, follow recipes, and uphold safety standards within a supportive team setting.

You will ensure correct portions, proper storage, and timely service while adhering to sanitation guidelines and participating in ongoing menu improvements. This role emphasizes reliability, communication, and physical stamina.