PM Cook

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit stipend

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities in Wisconsin is seeking a Cook to deliver lunch and dinner in our scratch-based kitchen. You will safely prepare entrées and sides, ensuring high quality and appealing presentation while honoring resident preferences.

You will build positive relationships with residents and team members, maintain clean stations, and help with opening/closing tasks. This role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and consistency.

Qualifications

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

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 during meetings and staying attentive during service.
• Complete opening and closing tasks for each shift, and support teammates to maintain a clean, safe kitchen.
• Keep stations fully stocked and organized, refreshing pantry items and monitoring refrigeration.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen by cleaning work areas and equipment and recording temperatures.

Skills

Cooking and food preparation

Team collaboration

Attention to sanitation and safety

Time management and multi-tasking

Guest relations

Job description

About the Role

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.
• 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