Compassionate Community Dining Cook

Complete Care at Berkshire (2); Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

on 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 in Reading, PA is seeking a motivated Cook to prepare meals according to menus, maintain sanitary standards, and support residents, visitors, and staff with friendly service.

The role emphasizes timely meal preparation, accurate portioning, and adherence to safety procedures, with opportunities for growth within a compassionate team and access to benefits and wage-on-demand offerings.

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

Proven experience as a Cook

Sanitation and safety knowledge

Meal preparation skills

Cookware and appliance operation

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Criminal background check

Education

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

Job description

Yona in Reading, PA is seeking a motivated Cook to prepare meals according to menus, maintain sanitary standards, and support residents, visitors, and staff with friendly service.

The role emphasizes timely meal preparation, accurate portioning, and adherence to safety procedures, with opportunities for growth within a compassionate team and access to benefits and wage-on-demand offerings.