Cook - Fresh Meals, Warm Community Hospitality

Complete Care at Jefferson Meadows (2); Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona is seeking a Cook to join the team and provide warm, friendly hospitality to residents, visitors, and coworkers in a dining setting. The role emphasizes safe, sanitary meal preparation according to standardized recipes and menus, with attention to portioning, timing, and quality.

Qualified candidates should have proven cooking experience, knowledge of safety guidelines, good communication, and stamina. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals 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.

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

Meal prep

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yona is seeking a Cook to join the team and provide warm, friendly hospitality to residents, visitors, and coworkers in a dining setting. The role emphasizes safe, sanitary meal preparation according to standardized recipes and menus, with attention to portioning, timing, and quality.

Qualified candidates should have proven cooking experience, knowledge of safety guidelines, good communication, and stamina. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; certifications are a plus.