Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.00 - $23.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Pay on Demand
Employee Discounts
supportive leadership
Fast-growing company
Purpose-driven role

Job Description

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) is a family-owned organization dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through exceptional living experiences. With over 60 communities nationwide, RLC emphasizes a close-knit, servant-hearted culture guided by core values including respect, honesty, kindness, compassion, and service excellence. These foundational principles shape every interaction and operation, ensuring a supportive and purposeful environment for both employees and residents alike. RLC is committed to four essential goals that drive its ongoing success: maintaining happy employees, ensuring happy residents, achieving full occupancy, and promoting on-budget operations. The company fosters a work environment that values hard work, respect, and a sense of community while providing resort-style living experiences that seniors cherish and enjoy.

The Weekend Cook role at RLC is an integral part of maintaining the high-quality dining experience residents expect every day of the week. This position specifically covers Saturdays and Sundays, requiring candidates to work full weekend shifts, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a scratch-based kitchen. The Weekend Cook is responsible for preparing meals that are not only delicious and visually appealing but also customized to resident preferences, emphasizing food safety and quality. Beyond culinary skills, the role requires the ability to build positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members, helping create a warm and welcoming atmosphere every weekend.

As part of a team that takes pride in continuous improvement and excellence, the Weekend Cook is encouraged to contribute ideas during meetings and stay receptive to feedback. The kitchen environment at RLC is fast-paced and requires attentiveness during all meal hours. The weekend position includes a variety of duties, from preparing proteins and vegetables using techniques like broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing, to managing kitchen opening and closing tasks. Stock management, sanitation, and ensuring proper food handling protocols are also critical responsibilities. The role supports a clean, safe, organized kitchen in alignment with local food safety ordinances.

RLC offers more than just a job – it offers a calling that embraces servant leadership and community spirit. The company provides employees with compelling benefits such as pay on demand, employee discounts, and an environment led by supportive leadership. The Weekend Cook position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about cooking and serving seniors in a meaningful way while enjoying the perks of working in a resort-style community that values family and excellence. Candidates that meet the minimum age requirement of 18, have experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, and can secure required food handler permits are encouraged to apply. For those seeking a purpose-driven role in a vibrant, growing company, RLC presents an unmatched opportunity to make a difference every day.

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 work every Saturday and Sunday at least 8 hours per day
  • Ability to read, speak, and understand basic English
  • Ability to secure food handler permits as required by local ordinances within two weeks 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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