Relief Cook

San Antonio, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Pay on Demand

Employee Discounts

supportive leadership

Purpose-driven role

Beautiful resort-style environment

Job Description

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) is a leading senior living provider dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for seniors across the nation. With over 60 communities nationwide, RLC offers a resort-style living environment that emphasizes a loving, respectful, and compassionate atmosphere. Its business philosophy operates on a foundation of core values including respect, honesty, kindness and compassion, and service excellence, which guide every aspect of the company and create a nurturing culture for both residents and employees alike. As a fast-growing, family-owned company, RLC prides itself on its supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and focus on continuous improvement to enhance the quality of life for all who live and work within its communities.

At Resort Lifestyle Communities, serving seniors is not just a job – it is a heartfelt calling. RLC has worked tirelessly to build an environment where happy employees foster happy residents, leading to full occupancy and on-budget operations. Their commitment to these four essential goals sets a strong foundation for success.

The Relief Cook role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of this dedicated, servant-hearted community. This part-time position is focused on providing high-quality dining experiences specifically during weekends. The Relief Cook will primarily work on Saturdays and Sundays, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a scratch-based kitchen that values fresh, well-prepared meals tailored to the preferences of senior residents. This role requires cooking a variety of dishes using methods including broiling, grilling, frying, and saute9ing to ensure every meal is safe, visually appealing, and appropriately portioned.

Aside from culinary expertise, the Relief Cook’s influence extends into building positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the weekend. Through teamwork and excellent communication, the Relief Cook supports a seamless dining experience that aligns closely with RLC’s mission of service excellence.

This role demands dedication to maintaining food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization. Responsibilities include performing opening and closing tasks, keeping kitchen stations stocked and orderly, and monitoring food and refrigeration temperatures to meet safety standards. Moreover, the employee will participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas, and responding constructively to feedback.

RLC supports its team members with perks such as pay on demand, employee discounts, and the benefit of working in a beautiful resort-style setting. This is a part-time, weekend commitment role, offering individuals passionate about cooking and senior care a chance to make a meaningful difference. Working with RLC means joining a family that values your contributions and fosters personal and professional growth. It is an ideal environment for those seeking a purpose-driven position where you can truly impact the lives of seniors with your culinary skills and caring nature.

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
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 saute9ing
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