Relief Cook

Resort Lifestyle Communities

Commerce Charter Township (MI)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rolling Hills Retirement Community in Commerce Township, MI is seeking a Relief Cook to step in on Saturdays and Sundays to ensure residents enjoy the same high quality dining experience. Working in our scratch-based kitchen, you’ll prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring meals are safely cooked, visually appealing, and portioned to resident preferences.

You’ll build positive relationships with residents and team members in a welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.
Available to work Saturdays and Sundays, at least 8 hours per day.
Able to read, speak and understand basic English.
Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred.
Secure food handler permits as required within two weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

Prepare and present high-quality dishes by cooking proteins and vegetables with broiling, grilling, frying and sautéing; ensure plates look appealing.
Contribute ideas during meetings and stay attentive on the service line during meal hours.
Open and close tasks for each shift; assist teammates to keep a clean, safe kitchen.
Keep stations stocked and organized; refresh pantry items and monitor refrigeration.
Maintain sanitary kitchen environments; clean work areas and check temperatures regularly.

Skills

Weekend availability

Cooking experience

English literacy

Food handler permit readiness

Job description

As our Relief Cook, you’ll step in on Saturdays and Sundays to ensure residents enjoy the same high quality dining experience they receive throughout the week. Working in our scratch-based kitchen, you’ll prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner as scheduled, creating meals that are safely cooked, visually appealing, and portioned to resident preferences. Just as importantly, you’ll build positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere every weekend.

What We’re Looking For

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Ability to work every Saturday and Sunday, at least 8 hours per day.
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.

Why RLC?