Cook - FT Temporary

Stoneridge; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO & paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Free meals and parking

Job summary

The Cypress of Charlotte is seeking a hospitality-focused temporary Cook to join our Culinary Services team. This role covers full-scope, hands-on production cooking in a senior living setting.

The assignment is expected to last about 6-8 weeks, with potential to move into a permanent position based on performance. Shifts vary, including weekends, with duties across all kitchen stations, following standardized recipes and dietary specs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English communication

Arithmetic & measurements

Plan & organize work

Kitchen station operations

Education

SERVSAFE Certification

Job description

Position: Cook, Full-Time, Temporary

Schedule: Varies, must be flexible to work the following shifts:

• Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm & 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• Sundays: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Must be able to work weekends

Pay: $20.00 - $22.51 per hour

Location: Charlotte, NC 28210

Who We Are

At The Cypress of Charlotte, we offer more than just a workplace—we offer a vibrant, resort-style environment where meaningful work meets a strong sense of community. As Charlotte’s premier Life Plan Community, nestled on 65 scenic acres in SouthPark, The Cypress blends luxury living with compassionate care. Our team is made up of talented, diverse professionals who are deeply committed to making a positive impact every day. If you're looking for a warm, supportive setting where your contributions are valued and your work truly matters, The Cypress of Charlotte is a place where you can thrive!

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• On the Bus Line with discounted bus tickets
• Employee discount program
• Employee appreciation bonuses
• Free employee meals and parking
• Optional Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!

Position Summary

The Cypress of Charlotte is recruiting for a hospitality focused temporary Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Culinary Services Department. The temporary assignment is anticipated to last approximately 6-8 weeks and has the possibility to move to a permanent position based on performance and hiring demands.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Drug-free workplace.

EEO & E-verify employer.