Compassionate Cook for Community Dining

Yona Eagle; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Wages on demand

Wellness discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Yona Eagle in Englewood, NJ is seeking a friendly Cook to join our team, delivering warm hospitality to residents, visitors, and coworkers. You will prepare meals according to the menu, ensure safe handling, and work under the direction of the food services director.

The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation guidelines, strong communication, and the stamina to maintain high quality during busy service times.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions.

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

Cooking experience

Sanitation knowledge

Food safety

Communication skills

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Yona Eagle in Englewood, NJ is seeking a friendly Cook to join our team, delivering warm hospitality to residents, visitors, and coworkers. You will prepare meals according to the menu, ensure safe handling, and work under the direction of the food services director.

The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation guidelines, strong communication, and the stamina to maintain high quality during busy service times.