Community Dining Cook — Fresh, Safe, Friendly Service

Complete Care at Shrewsbury (2); Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Yona is seeking a dedicated cook to join our dining services team in providing nutritious meals to residents. You will prepare foods per menus and recipes, maintain safety and sanitation standards, and ensure timely service during meal times.

The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation, and good communication skills. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to handle kitchen equipment and physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals to recipes.
• Able to operate cookware and kitchen equipment.
• Friendly with good communication.
• Physically capable with stamina.
• High school diploma; food service certification a plus.

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 prep

Cookware operation

Communication

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Food service certification

Job description

Yona is seeking a dedicated cook to join our dining services team in providing nutritious meals to residents. You will prepare foods per menus and recipes, maintain safety and sanitation standards, and ensure timely service during meal times.

The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation, and good communication skills. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to handle kitchen equipment and physically demanding tasks.