Cypress Palms Assisted Living/Part Time Cook/Largo

Shift: 4am-10am

Cypress Palms Assisted Living/Part Time Cook/Largo

Shift: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

About Us

Cypress Palms has been recognized as a 2014 & 2019 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality, National Quality Award for its outstanding performance in the health care profession. At Cypress Palms, residents enjoy fine dining in multiple dining rooms, requiring NO late night shifts and steady work, 365 days a year. Apply today to join our outstanding team of dedicated professionals!

Why work with us?

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with company contribution
• Additional Voluntary Benefits Plan Options through Colonial Life
• First Stop Health – Virtual Care Telehealth No Cost 24/7*
• Reduced Rent at one of our company-owned apartment communities
• Education support
• Mental Health Support through Ability Assist (legal, financial, emotional No Cost 24/7)
• Identity Theft Protection and credit monitoring*
• Health Assessments*
• Company-paid $10k Life Insurance
• Wellness Discount Marketplace*
• Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
• 401K with company match
• Employee Support Program (ESP)
• OnShift Engage Reward Program (earn points for cash rewards!)
• Access earned pay BEFORE pay day – instantly through RAIN app
• Referral bonuses
• Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to an Investment Advisor through NFP Retirement
• LifeMart: one-stop resource for extra shopping savings
• Generous paid time off & sick pay (for eligible employees)

• Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.

Job Duties/Culinary Operations

• Review menus prior to preparation of food. Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, standards, and recipes. Meals must be palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Culinary Services.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assist in establishing food service timelines to assure that meals are prepared timely.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served according to policy.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
• Meet federal and state in-service requirements.

Safety and Sanitation

• Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations including hand hygiene as well as with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the work area is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Ensure that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in inventorying and correct storage of incoming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

Education & Experience

• Culinary background and experience.
• Prefer 6 months experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Must be knowledgeable in cooking variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of culinary practices, procedures, and food safety.

Licensing/Certifications

• Prefer Serve Safe Certification or food handlers permit.
• Previous Assisted Living experience is preferred.