Resident Dining Cook: Warm Meals & Hospitality

Yona Eagle; Severndale (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

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 Eagle is seeking a Cook to join our team in Maryland. You will prepare meals according to the menu, ensuring safety, sanitation, portioning, and timely service under the food services director's guidance.

Ideal candidates will have proven cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines, and good communication skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with food services certification as a plus and a background check.

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

Equipment operation

Communication

Physical stamina

Education requirement

Criminal background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in food services (plus)

Tools

Cookware and kitchen equipment

Job description

Yona Eagle is seeking a Cook to join our team in Maryland. You will prepare meals according to the menu, ensuring safety, sanitation, portioning, and timely service under the food services director's guidance.

Ideal candidates will have proven cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines, and good communication skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with food services certification as a plus and a background check.