Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $22.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
long-term disability insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
discounted bus tickets
Employee Discount Program
employee appreciation bonuses
Free Employee Meals
Free parking
optional daily pay
Job Description
The Cypress of Charlotte is a distinguished Life Plan Community situated in the scenic SouthPark area of Charlotte, North Carolina. Spanning 65 beautiful acres, it provides a blend of luxurious living and compassionate care tailored for seniors who seek a vibrant and engaging lifestyle. Known as Charlotte's premier Life Plan Community, The Cypress of Charlotte fosters an environment that is more than just a workplace, it is a vibrant, resort-style setting where a strong sense of community and meaningful work converge. The establishment is highly regarded for its dedication to offering seniors not only comfort but also a comprehensive support... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of three years' cooking experience in hospital, nursing home, health center, hotel, restaurant, or similar institution
- Ability to work all kitchen stations
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and special diet orders
- Availability to work 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. shifts including weekends
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions
- Effective communication skills in English
Job Qualifications
- ServeSafe certification preferred
- Experience in hospital or senior living preferred
- Knowledge and experience with mechanical diets, food restrictions, allergies, etc.
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions
- A minimum of three years' experience as a cook in a hospital or nursing home/health center preferred, or 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
- Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English
Job Duties
- 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 sauteed, 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
- Ensures all sanitation and health department guidelines are being met by maintaining cleanliness of station and assigned areas of the kitchen
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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