Cook — Community Dining & Career Growth

Complete Care at La Plata (2); Quailwood (MD); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; 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 friendly Cook to join our dining team, providing warm hospitality to residents, visitors, and coworkers. You will prepare meals safely according to menus and recipes and help maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

The position emphasizes teamwork, quality, and timely service. Candidates should have proven cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation standards, and the ability to follow instructions. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; background check required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook with knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to prepare meals according to instructions and standardized recipes.
• Ability to operate cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances.
• 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

Sanitation knowledge

Cooking skills

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in food services is a plus

Tools

Cookware and cooking appliances

Job description

Yona is seeking a friendly Cook to join our dining team, providing warm hospitality to residents, visitors, and coworkers. You will prepare meals safely according to menus and recipes and help maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

The position emphasizes teamwork, quality, and timely service. Candidates should have proven cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation standards, and the ability to follow instructions. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; background check required.