Resident Dining Cook — Warm, Healthy Meals

Yona Solutions; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full 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 Solutions is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team in Lake Orion, Michigan. You will prepare meals according to menus, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and work under the food services director to ensure timely service for residents, visitors, and staff.

The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, knowledge of safety guidelines, and strong communication skills. This role requires physical stamina and a high school diploma; food services certification is a plus.

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.
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus.
• 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

Cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Food services certification (a plus)

Tools

Cookware & appliances

Job description

Yona Solutions is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team in Lake Orion, Michigan. You will prepare meals according to menus, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and work under the food services director to ensure timely service for residents, visitors, and staff.

The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, knowledge of safety guidelines, and strong communication skills. This role requires physical stamina and a high school diploma; food services certification is a plus.