Cooks / Kitchen Staff

Cypress Pointe Health and Wellness Center is a reputable healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional care and service to its residents. As a center focused on health and wellness, Cypress Pointe prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of its patients, families, and staff. The organization values each associate as an integral part of its operation, emphasizing the importance of leadership excellence and dedicated caregiving to ensure the highest quality healthcare and customer service. With a supportive and inclusive environment, Cypress Pointe fosters a culture of respect, professionalism, and continuous improvement, making it a trusted name in the healthcare community. The full-time Dietary Cook position at Cypress Pointe Health and Wellness Center plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, timely food service tailored to meet the dietary needs of residents. This role involves strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, ensuring that all food preparation and kitchen maintenance practices meet rigorous safety and sanitation standards. Dietary Cooks are responsible for following specific menus and preparing a variety of foods and beverages, including soups, stocks, sauces, and main dishes using standardized recipes. The position demands organizational skills to complete tray service efficiently and maintain the cleanliness and safety of kitchen equipment and surfaces. Moreover, the Dietary Cook must handle food storage correctly and ensure that all food is prepared according to special diet orders while preserving food quality, temperature, and appearance. This role requires experience and knowledge in a culinary setting, preferably with a background in hotels, restaurants, clubs, or similar establishments. Prospective candidates must demonstrate the ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic calculations necessary for food measurement and preparation. Familiarity with kitchen equipment and the capacity to interpret recipes, specifications, and dietary standards are essential. Maintaining punctuality and dependability is also critical in meeting the center's standards for attendance and work performance. Cypress Pointe Health and Wellness Center offers a supportive work environment where associates are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to the well-being of residents. Cypress Pointe is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse workforce and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Joining Cypress Pointe means becoming part of a team that values commitment, excellence, and compassionate service in healthcare and wellness delivery.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• minimum three years of cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution
• ability to understand and follow instructions in English
• effective communication skills
• basic arithmetic skills
• knowledge of kitchen equipment and safety procedures
• ability to plan and organize work efficiently
• punctuality and dependability