Cook

The Cypress of Charlotte is a distinguished Life Plan Community located in the SouthPark area of Charlotte, North Carolina. Nestled on 65 scenic acres, it offers a luxurious resort-style living experience combined with compassionate senior care. As Charlotte's premier senior living community, The Cypress is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, supportive environment where residents enjoy a high quality of life enriched by meaningful activities and expert care. The community is known for its beautiful grounds, exceptional amenities, and a dedicated staff that works tirelessly to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that truly feels like home. Employees at The Cypress are part of a talented, diverse team committed to making a positive impact daily and contributing to a strong sense of community and belonging.

The role of Cook is a full-time position based in Charlotte, NC, with a schedule that requires flexibility to work various shifts, including Monday through Saturday with split shifts and Sundays. The position offers an hourly wage ranging between $20.00 and $22.51, reflecting the value placed on skilled culinary professionals who contribute to the community's dining excellence. The Cook will play a critical role within the Culinary Services Department, responsible for hands-on, full-scope production cooking that adheres to high standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

This position demands culinary versatility and efficiency as the Cook will be expected to operate all kitchen stations, prepare a variety of dishes following standardized recipes, and maintain the highest quality of food served to residents and guests. The Cook's duties include preparing soups, stocks, sauces, boiling, braising, roasting, sautéing, frying, grilling, steaming, and baking. The right candidate will manage food production timelines, coordinate with meal serving hours, and ensure food temperature and appearance are preserved. They must also be adept at inventory management by determining daily food and supply needs and ensuring timely acquisition for smooth meal production.

Working at The Cypress of Charlotte means joining an organization that values excellence, compassionate care, and employee well-being. The community offers an exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health and financial security. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and more. Employees also enjoy perks like an employee assistance program, discounted bus tickets, employee discounts, appreciation bonuses, free meals, and parking. Unique to this employer is the optional Daily Pay feature that allows team members to receive payment on the same day they work, emphasizing a supportive and flexible working culture.

The Cypress is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to employee diversity and inclusion through E-verify compliance. The Cook position is an ideal opportunity for those who are passionate about hospitality and senior engagement. Candidates with prior experience in senior living or hospital kitchens, along with appropriate certification like SERVSafe, will find this role especially rewarding. Those who thrive in a fast-paced, caring, and professional setting where their culinary expertise enhances the lives of others are encouraged to apply and become a valued part of The Cypress family.