AM Cook

Resort Lifestyle Communities; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pay-on-demand access to earnings

Benefit stipend for health, dental, V​

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community is seeking an AM Cook to start each day with great food and energy. In a scratch-based kitchen, you’ll prepare a variety of foods, ensure plates are high quality and tailored to residents’ portions.

You’ll build positive relationships with residents and team members, contributing to a warm, community-focused dining experience. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and presentation, with opportunities to contribute ideas during service and daily shift

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English.
• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking is preferred.
• Ability to secure food handler permits within two weeks of first day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes by cooking a wide variety of proteins and vegetables and ensure plates look appealing.
• Engage in continuous improvement by contributing ideas during meetings and staying open to feedback.
• Complete opening and closing tasks and support teammates to maintain a clean, safe kitchen.
• Keep stations stocked and organized, refreshing pantry items and monitoring refrigeration.
• Ensure a sanitary kitchen by cleaning work areas and recording temperatures.

Job description

As our AM Cook, you’ll bring great food and great energy to the start of each day. Working in our scratch-based kitchen, you will safely and efficiently prepare a variety of foods. Your attention to detail helps ensure every plate is high‑quality, visually appealing, and tailored to each resident’s preferred portion size. Beyond the food, this role is all about connection; you’ll build positive relationships with residents, guests and fellow team members.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule of Monday-Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm; and willing to work the PM shift as needed.
• 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 (2) weeks of first day of employment.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Access your pay anytime
• $341 benefit stipend per pay period to apply toward:
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • HSA, FSA, LSA
  • Accident & Hospital Indemnity
  • Legal & Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match

Why RLC?

• Fast-growing, family-owned company with 60+ communities nationwide
• Supportive leadership in a beautiful, resort-style environment
• A purpose-driven role where you make a difference every day

EOE/ADA

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Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community
900 Hemlock Avenue
South Windsor, CT 06074