PM Cook

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Cook to deliver exceptional lunch and dinner in our scratch-based kitchen. You will prepare entrées and sides, ensure dish quality and portioning, and foster a welcoming dining environment for residents and guests.

You will work a Thursday–Monday schedule, with AM shifts as needed, and maintain food safety and kitchen organization to support a highstandard dining experience at our community in Charleston, SC.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English.
• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred.
• Ability to secure food handler permits within two weeks of first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes by cooking a wide variety of proteins and vegetables, ensuring plates look appealing.
• Engage in continuous improvement by contributing ideas and staying open to feedback; maintain coverage during service hours.
• Complete all opening and closing tasks, including morning setup and end-of-day shutdown, while supporting teammates to keep the kitchen clean and organized.
• Keep stations fully stocked and organized, monitor refrigeration, and refresh pantry items for freshness.
• Ensure a sanitary kitchen by cleaning areas and equipment and recording temperatures for safety and satisfaction.

Skills

English literacy

Kitchen experience

Food safety awareness

Job description

As our Cook, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional lunch and dinner experiences in our scratch‑based kitchen. You’ll safely and efficiently prepare a variety of entrées and sides, ensuring each plate is high‑quality, visually appealing, and portioned to resident preferences. Just as important, you’ll build positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a warm and welcoming dining environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule of Thursday-Monday before lunch through dinner and willing to work the AM 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

Ready to Cook with Heart?

Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family.

EOE/ADA