Compassionate Cook for Community Dining & Growth

Complete-Care-At-Barn-Hill; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discounts & wellness

Career growth

Job summary

Yona seeks a motivated Cook to join our dining services team in New Jersey. You will prepare meals per menu, maintain safety standards, and support residents, visitors, and coworkers with warm hospitality.

Responsibilities include timely meal preparation, proper portioning, and adherence to sanitation procedures. A high school diploma is preferred, with food service certification a plus.

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.

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

Sanitation & Safety

Meal Preparation

Food Handling

Communication

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Food Services Certification (a plus)

Job description

Yona seeks a motivated Cook to join our dining services team in New Jersey. You will prepare meals per menu, maintain safety standards, and support residents, visitors, and coworkers with warm hospitality.

Responsibilities include timely meal preparation, proper portioning, and adherence to sanitation procedures. A high school diploma is preferred, with food service certification a plus.