Community Kitchen Cook - Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Yona Solutions; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; 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

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Yona Solutions in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a friendly, dependable cook to join our dining services team serving residents, visitors and staff. You will prepare meals according to menus and recipes, maintain sanitation, and work with the food services director.

The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, knowledge of safety standards, strong communication, and good stamina. A high school diploma is required, and a background check is mandatory. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Able to prepare meals according to instructions.
• Capable of operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances.
• Good communication and physical stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is 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

Food preparation

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food services certification (preferred)

Job description

Yona Solutions in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a friendly, dependable cook to join our dining services team serving residents, visitors and staff. You will prepare meals according to menus and recipes, maintain sanitation, and work with the food services director.

The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, knowledge of safety standards, strong communication, and good stamina. A high school diploma is required, and a background check is mandatory. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.