Compassionate Cook for Community Dining and Growth

Yona Solutions; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

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 Solutions in Pekin, IL is seeking a cook to join the team and provide warm, friendly hospitality to residents and visitors. The role focuses on preparing meals safely according to menus, maintaining sanitation, and collaborating with staff to ensure quality, timely service in a senior living dining setting.

Ideal candidates have proven cooking experience, strong communication, and physical endurance to handle kitchen demands.

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.
• 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

Food safety

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service certification

Job description

Yona Solutions in Pekin, IL is seeking a cook to join the team and provide warm, friendly hospitality to residents and visitors. The role focuses on preparing meals safely according to menus, maintaining sanitation, and collaborating with staff to ensure quality, timely service in a senior living dining setting.

Ideal candidates have proven cooking experience, strong communication, and physical endurance to handle kitchen demands.