PM Cook

Robinwood Retirement Community; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Access your pay anytime

$341 benefit stipend per pay period to

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Robinwood Retirement Community is seeking a Cook to deliver lunch and dinner in our scratch-based kitchen. You’ll prepare entrées and sides, ensure high quality and portion control, and create a warm dining environment for residents.

Join a close-knit team that values safety, cleanliness and teamwork. This full-time role includes competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to contribute ideas during service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Available to work Thursday through Monday before lunch through dinner.
• Able to read, speak and understand basic English.
• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking is preferred.
• Must obtain food handler permits within two weeks of start date as required by local ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes using broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and stay attentive during service hours.
• Complete opening and closing tasks and help teammates to keep a clean, safe kitchen.
• Keep stations stocked and organized, refresh pantry items, and monitor refrigeration.
• Ensure sanitary kitchen environment by cleaning work areas and recording temperatures.

Skills

Age 18+

Thu-Mon schedule

English proficiency

Kitchen experience

Food permits within 2 weeks

Job description

About The Role

As our

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.