Resident Dining Cook – Warm, Safe, Tasty Meals

Complete Care at Silver Lake (2); Dover (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

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 in Dover, DE is seeking a friendly Cook to join our dining services team. You will provide warm hospitality to residents, visitors, and coworkers while preparing meals according to the menu and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

You will ensure portioning, timing, and quality of food, adheres to sanitation guidelines, and supports smooth dining room operations in a compassionate community setting.

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

Proven experience as a Cook

Knowledge of sanitation and safety

Preparing meals according to instruk

Operate cookware and appliances

Friendly communication

Good physical condition

Education

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

Job description

Yona in Dover, DE is seeking a friendly Cook to join our dining services team. You will provide warm hospitality to residents, visitors, and coworkers while preparing meals according to the menu and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

You will ensure portioning, timing, and quality of food, adheres to sanitation guidelines, and supports smooth dining room operations in a compassionate community setting.