Relief Cook

Robinwood Retirement Community; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

Resort‑style environment

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) is seeking a Relief Cook to cover Saturdays and Sundays, ensuring residents enjoy the same high quality dining as during the week. In our scratch‑based kitchen, you’ll prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, build relationships with residents, guests and team members, and help create a warm weekend ambiance.

Applicants should be at least 18, available 8 hours on weekends, and have basic English.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work Saturdays and Sundays, at least 8 hours per day.
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English.
• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, preferred.
• Able to secure food handler permits within two weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high‑quality dishes using various cooking methods.
• Contribute ideas during meetings and maintain service line coverage.
• Complete opening and closing tasks and support teammates for a clean, safe kitchen.
• Keep stations stocked and organized, monitor freshness and refrigeration.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen environment and monitor temperatures for safety.

Skills

Food prep

Food handling

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Join Our Mission

At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), serving seniors isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. When you join our team, you become part of a close-knit, servant-hearted community guided by our Core Values: Respect, Honesty, Kindness & Compassion, and Service Excellence.

We work toward four essential goals:

• Happy Employees
• Happy Residents
• Full Occupancy
• On-Budget Operations

About The Role

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?

• Awesome Perks: Enjoy your pay on demand, employee discounts, and more.
• 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. Apply today, and our Team will follow up soon!