Compassionate Cook for Community Dining

Yona Solutions; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; 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 programs

Wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona Solutions seeks a cook to join our team and provide warm, friendly hospitality to residents, visitors, and coworkers. You will prepare meals according to standardized recipes, ensure safety, and help maintain a clean, organized dining area.

The position emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to respond to dining room concerns while following proper sanitation and safety protocols.

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

Cook experience

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Food services certification (plus)

Job description

Yona Solutions seeks a cook to join our team and provide warm, friendly hospitality to residents, visitors, and coworkers. You will prepare meals according to standardized recipes, ensure safety, and help maintain a clean, organized dining area.

The position emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to respond to dining room concerns while following proper sanitation and safety protocols.