Resident-Focused Cook for Warm Dining & Growth

Yona Solutions; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive PTO

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona Solutions in El Dorado, Arkansas, is seeking a dependable Cook to join our dining team. You will prepare meals per menus, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and ensure timely service for residents and visitors in a community dining setting.

Ideal candidates have proven cooking experience, strong communication, and good physical stamina. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and food services certification is a plus. Background check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• 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

Food safety

Communication

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food services certification (plus)

Tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Cooking appliances

Job description

Yona Solutions in El Dorado, Arkansas, is seeking a dependable Cook to join our dining team. You will prepare meals per menus, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and ensure timely service for residents and visitors in a community dining setting.

Ideal candidates have proven cooking experience, strong communication, and good physical stamina. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and food services certification is a plus. Background check is mandatory.