Community Kitchen Cook — Fresh, Timely Meals

Complete Care at Nazareth (2); Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

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 in Stoughton, Wisconsin is seeking a friendly Cook to join our dining team. You will prepare meals from our menu, ensure portions and timing align with set recipes, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment for residents, visitors, and coworkers.

You should have proven cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation standards, and strong communication. This role requires physical stamina and reliability, with high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum proven experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to prepare meals according to recipes.
• Able to operate cookware and kitchen appliances.
• Friendly communicator with good teamwork.
• Physically capable for long shifts.
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification is a plus.
• Must pass 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 & Safety

Meal Preparation

Communication

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Food Service Certification (Plus)

Job description

Yona in Stoughton, Wisconsin is seeking a friendly Cook to join our dining team. You will prepare meals from our menu, ensure portions and timing align with set recipes, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment for residents, visitors, and coworkers.

You should have proven cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation standards, and strong communication. This role requires physical stamina and reliability, with high school diploma or equivalent.