Relief Cook

Rio Rancho, NM, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $17.25

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Pay on Demand

Employee Discounts

supportive leadership

Purpose-driven role

Resort-style environment

Job Description

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) is a family-owned company that operates over 60 senior living communities nationwide, offering a resort-style, supportive environment for their residents. They focus on bringing together a close-knit, servant-hearted team guided by core values including Respect, Honesty, Kindness and Compassion, and Service Excellence. RLC's mission centers around delivering exceptional service by ensuring happy employees, happy residents, full occupancy, and on-budget operations across their communities. Their culture is built on a purpose-driven approach, where every team member's contribution helps make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors.

The role of Relief Cook at Resort Lifestyle Communities involves providing vital weekend kitchen support at one of their senior communities. This is a part-time position focusing on Saturdays and Sundays, where the Relief Cook ensures that all meals served—from breakfast to dinner—meet the high standards that residents expect throughout the week. Working in a scratch-based kitchen, the Relief Cook will prepare meals that are not only safe and nutritious but visually appealing and prepared in portions suited to resident preferences. Beyond cooking, the role calls for building warm, positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members, creating a welcoming atmosphere during weekend service hours. This role provides an excellent opportunity for those passionate about senior care and culinary arts to contribute meaningfully in a supportive, family-like work setting while enjoying competitive pay and attractive perks such as pay on demand and employee discounts. The position requires a commitment to quality kitchen practices, teamwork, and open communication within a fast-growing company dedicated to excellence.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Ability to work 3 days a week which are Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm
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

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

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