Community Dining Cook — Fresh Meals, Friendly Service

Yona Solutions; Mount Zion (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Wellness discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Yona Solutions is seeking a cook to join our team in Mount Zion, IL. You will prepare meals for residents and guests, follow standardized recipes, and maintain high sanitation standards to ensure quality and safety in all service areas.

This role requires proven cooking experience, knowledge of safety guidelines, and strong communication and physical stamina. A high school diploma is expected, with food service certification considered a plus. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Cook experience

Sanitation knowledge

Meal preparation

Cookware use

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Food service cert

Job description

Yona Solutions is seeking a cook to join our team in Mount Zion, IL. You will prepare meals for residents and guests, follow standardized recipes, and maintain high sanitation standards to ensure quality and safety in all service areas.

This role requires proven cooking experience, knowledge of safety guidelines, and strong communication and physical stamina. A high school diploma is expected, with food service certification considered a plus. Background checks are required.