PM Cook

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Access your pay anytime

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

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Cook to deliver exceptional lunch and dinner in a scratch-based kitchen. You will prepare entrées and sides, ensuring high quality, attractive plating, and adherence to resident preferences while fostering a welcoming dining atmosphere for residents, guests, and teammates.

You will participate in continuous improvement, work a varied schedule, and maintain a clean, well‑stocked kitchen.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Willing to work Thursday-Monday schedule from lunch through dinner
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English
• Kitchen experience preferred
• Secure food handler permits within two weeks of start date

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes using broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing
• Contribute ideas during meetings and support service line coverage during meals
• Complete opening and closing tasks and help teammates maintain a clean, safe kitchen
• Keep stations stocked and organized, refresh pantry items, monitor refrigeration
• Maintain sanitary kitchen environment by cleaning areas and recording temps

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

English proficiency

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 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