Compassionate Cook for Residential Dining

Yona Solutions; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; 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 is seeking a cook to join our team in Mount Vernon, IL. You will provide warm and friendly hospitality to residents and coworkers while preparing meals according to menus and standardized recipes.

The role emphasizes sanitary food preparation, timely service, and adherence to safety standards. A high school diploma is required, and background checks are necessary to support a safe community dining program.

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

Cooking skills

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in food services (plus)

Job description

Yona is seeking a cook to join our team in Mount Vernon, IL. You will provide warm and friendly hospitality to residents and coworkers while preparing meals according to menus and standardized recipes.

The role emphasizes sanitary food preparation, timely service, and adherence to safety standards. A high school diploma is required, and background checks are necessary to support a safe community dining program.