Community-Focused Cook: Warm Hospitality & Quality Meals

Yona Solutions; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

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 is seeking a Cook to join our team in Fort Smith, Arkansas. You will provide warm, friendly hospitality to residents and coworkers while preparing meals according to menus and standardized recipes.

The role requires proven cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines, and the ability to work with kitchen equipment. A high school diploma is required, with certification in food services a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook with ability to follow recipes and menu directions.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines applicable to a kitchen environment.
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions and standard recipes.
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances.
• Friendly with good communication skills and team-oriented.
• 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 and safety guidelines

Preparing meals to instructions

Cookware and kitchen appliances

Friendly communication

Physical condition and stamina

Criminal background check requirement

Education

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

Job description

Yona Solutions is seeking a Cook to join our team in Fort Smith, Arkansas. You will provide warm, friendly hospitality to residents and coworkers while preparing meals according to menus and standardized recipes.

The role requires proven cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines, and the ability to work with kitchen equipment. A high school diploma is required, with certification in food services a plus.