Cook Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Cook
Charlotte, NC, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

When you work at The Cypress of Charlotte, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! The Cypress is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team in a full-time role! This position is 40 hours a week, and the schedule includes nights, weekends and holidays. This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department and is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times. This is your opportunity to learn from our award-winning Executive Chef, no late night’s – we’re finished by 8pm, uniforms supplied at no cost, earn time and a half on designated Cypress holidays, and more! Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a

Cook:

Ability to work all stations in the kitchen. Efficiently runs assigned station during the shift, follow all specs, and stock food as needed.
Maintains the quality of food and plate presentation.
Prepares all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises and roasts items as per standardized recipes.
Prepares and serves all sautéed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items as per standardized recipes.
Prepares or directs the preparation of all food served, following standard recipes and special diet orders. Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved.
Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and seeing that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal production. Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: SERVSafe Certification preferred.
Experience in hospital or senior living preferred.
Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions.
A minimum of three years’ experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution.
Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet. Pay Range $18.00 – $20.00 per hour depending on experience.

PERKS OUTSIDE OF THE PAYCHECK

On the Bus Line with discounted bus tickets
Optional Daily Pay (work today, get paid tomorrow)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Discount Program
Employee Appreciation Bonuses
Senior advocacy
Rewarding hospitality-driven environment
Growth opportunities
Diverse culture
Open door atmosphere
Free employee meals
Free parking
Flexible work schedule
Beautiful, resort-like campus on over 60-acres If you’re an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we’d love to get to know you! Drug-free workplace. EEO & E-verify employer. #sponsor

JOB INFO

Job Identification
24846
Job Category
Culinary Services
Posting Date
04/24/2025, 11:26 AM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations 3442 Cypress Club Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28210, US Page Cook – Cypress of Charlotte Careers loaded