Cook - Community Dining Kitchen with Career Growth

Yona Solutions; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Job summary

Yona Solutions in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a dependable cook to join our dining team. You will prepare meals, follow standardized recipes, and ensure food is served safely and on time to residents and visitors.

Balanced with sanitation and safety guidelines, the role emphasizes friendly communication, physical stamina, and teamwork to maintain high-quality dining experiences for the community.

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.

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

Sanitation knowledge

Food safety

Communication skills

Stamina

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in food services

Job description

Yona Solutions in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a dependable cook to join our dining team. You will prepare meals, follow standardized recipes, and ensure food is served safely and on time to residents and visitors.

Balanced with sanitation and safety guidelines, the role emphasizes friendly communication, physical stamina, and teamwork to maintain high-quality dining experiences for the community.