Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Pay on Demand
Employee Discounts
supportive leadership
Purpose-driven role
family-owned company

Job Description

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) is a leading family-owned organization dedicated to providing exceptional living environments for seniors across the United States. Established as a trusted name within the senior living industry, RLC operates over 60 vibrant, resort-style communities nationwide. This fast-growing company is rooted in a core set of values—Respect, Honesty, Kindness & Compassion, and Service Excellence—which guide every facet of its operations. By focusing deeply on creating quality living experiences and nurturing a sense of community, RLC strives to foster environments where both residents and employees thrive. The organization’s mission centers on four critical goals: maintaining happy employees, ensuring happy residents, achieving full occupancy, and delivering operations on budget. These goals align with RLC's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement across its communities.

The Relief Cook position at RLC plays an essential role in upholding the company’s high standards for dining quality and community engagement during weekend shifts. This role is particularly vital for sustaining a consistent and enjoyable culinary experience for residents, guests, and fellow team members on Saturdays and Sundays. As a Relief Cook, you will work in a scratch-based kitchen environment preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals that meet strict safety, presentation, and portioning standards. Your contribution will extend beyond meal preparation to building positive relationships, fostering a welcoming and warm atmosphere that resonates with RLC’s servant-hearted community ethos. The role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive, fast-paced, and rewarding setting where your culinary skills directly enhance the quality of life for senior residents. Employment is part-time during weekends, providing a meaningful way to contribute to a purposeful mission while developing your career within a respected and expanding company. The position requires reliability, collaboration, and a genuine desire to serve seniors with care and kindness. If you have culinary experience and a passion for teamwork and community service, this role offers a unique chance to make a real difference in a familial, resort-style senior living 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

  • 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
  • Ability to read, speak and understand basic English
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Ability to work every Saturday and Sunday at least 8 hours per day

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, 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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