Relief Cook

Tallahassee, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.00 - $19.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Pay on Demand

Employee Discounts

supportive leadership

Resort-style environment

Purpose-driven role

Job Description

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) is a distinguished, fast-growing, family-owned company that operates over 60 resort-style senior living communities nationwide. RLC is guided by a strong sense of purpose and core values that emphasize Respect, Honesty, Kindness & Compassion, and Service Excellence. The company is committed to not only serving seniors but also fostering a close-knit, servant-hearted community where employees and residents alike experience happiness and fulfillment. At RLC, the workplace culture revolves around four essential goals: happy employees, happy residents, full occupancy, and on-budget operations. This mission-driven approach ensures that each community delivers an exceptional living experience while maintaining sustainable business practices. RLC offers a supportive leadership team and a beautiful, resort-style environment that creates a welcoming and uplifting atmosphere for residents and staff alike.

The Relief Cook role at Resort Lifestyle Communities is a vital weekend position that embodies RLC’s dedication to delivering high-quality dining experiences to its senior residents. Working in a scratch-based kitchen, the Relief Cook prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays, ensuring that each meal is safely cooked, visually appealing, and tailored to resident preferences. This part-time role requires a compassionate and attentive individual who can maintain the standards of excellence that RLC upholds throughout the week. Beyond cooking, the Relief Cook plays a key role in fostering positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members, contributing to a warm and welcoming community atmosphere every weekend. This position offers the opportunity to engage in continuous improvement, teamwork, and service excellence, all within a purpose-driven organization that truly values its employees and residents. If you have a passion for cooking and a desire to serve with heart, this role provides meaningful work that impacts the lives of seniors in a supportive and family-like environment.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Ability to work every Saturday and Sunday, at least 8 hours per day
Ability to read, speak and understand basic English
Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred
Ability to secure appropriate food handler permits as required by local ordinances within two weeks of first day of employment

Job Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Ability to read, speak and understand basic English
Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred
Ability to secure appropriate food handler permits as required by local ordinances within two weeks of first day of employment

Job Duties

Prepare and present high-quality dishes by cooking a wide variety of proteins and vegetables using methods such as broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing, and ensuring every plate looks appealing
Engage in continuous improvement by contributing ideas during meetings, staying open to feedback, and maintaining attentive coverage of the service line during meal hours
Complete all assigned opening and closing tasks for each shift, including morning setup or end-of-day shutdown, while supporting teammates with shared duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen
Keep stations fully stocked and well organized by maintaining adequate food supplies, refreshing pantry items for freshness and appearance, and monitoring refrigeration as needed
Ensure a sanitary kitchen environment by thoroughly cleaning work areas and equipment and regularly checking and recording food, refrigeration, and dish-machine temperatures to support safety and satisfaction