Part-Time Cook — Warm Community Dining & Growth

Yona Eagle; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Wellness discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Yona Eagle is seeking a friendly and experienced Cook to join our team in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. This part-time position offers the opportunity to gain extra hours and contribute to warm, resident-focused dining in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per standardized recipes, ensuring sanitation, and serving foods on schedule. Candidates should have prior cooking experience and a solid understanding of safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals per instructions.
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and appliances.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; food-service certification 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 & safety

Meal prep

Kitchen equipment

Communication

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food-service certification (plus)

Job description

Yona Eagle is seeking a friendly and experienced Cook to join our team in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. This part-time position offers the opportunity to gain extra hours and contribute to warm, resident-focused dining in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per standardized recipes, ensuring sanitation, and serving foods on schedule. Candidates should have prior cooking experience and a solid understanding of safety protocols.