Cook

Yona Solutions; Beardstown (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discounts

Wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona is seeking a cook to join the dining team in Beardstown, Illinois. You will prepare meals according to the menu, maintain sanitary standards, and support the food services director to deliver quality dining for residents, visitors, and coworkers.

The role requires proven cooking experience, knowledge of safety guidelines, good communication, and stamina. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive PTO, and growth opportunities in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Cook.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• Must provide a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food according to the menu in a sanitary manner.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving per recipes.
• Prepare quality foods according to recipes and menus.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepare food timely at specified meal times.
• Respond to dining room issues or concerns.
• Follow sanitation and cleaning schedules.
• Label and date all food in storage.
• Oversee proper food handling to reduce waste and cost.
• Suggest menu or recipe changes to use leftovers.
• Clean all equipment and storage areas.

Skills

Cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Food safety

Communication

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food services certification (plus)

Tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Cooking appliances

Job description

Come rise above with Yona! Our employees are instrumental in maintaining a happy, healthy, and clean environment for the residents. We depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, and compassionate individuals who share our vision and work together to attain it. Our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. You will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all the residents, visitors, and coworkers.

Yona is looking for a cook to join the team!

Benefits of Yona

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vison insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Competitive paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Wages on demand
• Discount & wellness programs
• Career growth

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

Requirements

• 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

This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Candidates/employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Yona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.