Compassionate Kitchen Cook — Fresh Meals & Growth

Complete Care at Heritage (2); Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Wages on demand

Career growth

Job summary

Yona is looking for a friendly and reliable Cook to join our dining services team at our Dundalk location. You will prepare meals for residents and visitors, follow standardized recipes, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen.

This role requires experience as a cook, knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines, strong teamwork, and the ability to work during meal times. A high school diploma or equivalent is expected, with food services 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.
• 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

Food safety

Communication

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service certification (plus)

Job description

Yona is looking for a friendly and reliable Cook to join our dining services team at our Dundalk location. You will prepare meals for residents and visitors, follow standardized recipes, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen.

This role requires experience as a cook, knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines, strong teamwork, and the ability to work during meal times. A high school diploma or equivalent is expected, with food services certification a plus.