Compassionate Community Dining Cook — Growth & Benefits

Complete Care at Kresson View (2); Haines Corner (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Wages on demand

Discount programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona is looking for a Cook to join our team in New Jersey, where you will provide warm and friendly hospitality while preparing meals for residents, visitors, and coworkers. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure sanitary food handling, and serve meals at designated times.

We value motivated, compassionate individuals who work well in a team and are committed to personal growth. A solid benefits package supports health and wellness and career development.

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.

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 prep

Cookware & appliances

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service certification

Job description

Yona is looking for a Cook to join our team in New Jersey, where you will provide warm and friendly hospitality while preparing meals for residents, visitors, and coworkers. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure sanitary food handling, and serve meals at designated times.

We value motivated, compassionate individuals who work well in a team and are committed to personal growth. A solid benefits package supports health and wellness and career development.