Cook

Yona Eagle; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discounts

Wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona Eagle is seeking a part-time cook in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. The role focuses on preparing meals per the menu, ensuring safe handling, proper portioning, and timely service. You will uphold sanitation standards and assist with kitchen organization and recipe adaptations as needed.

Candidates should have proven cook experience, knowledge of safety guidelines, and good communication skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and the position offers growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook in a food-service setting.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to follow recipes and menus accurately.
• Good communication and physical stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; food-service certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Portion and serve foods per standardized recipes.
• Ensure timely preparation at specified meal times.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
• Label and date items; prevent contamination and waste.
• Assist with recipe suggestions and kitchen organization.

Skills

Cook experience

Sanitation knowledge

Communication

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cookware & 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!

This is a part-time role with opportunity to pick up extra hours.

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

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.