Resident-Focused Cook in Scratch Kitchen

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pay-on-demand

Benefit stipend

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities in New York is seeking a Cook to deliver lunch and dinner in our scratch‑based kitchen. You’ll prepare entrées and sides, ensure high quality, visually appealing presentation, and portion to resident preferences while building warm relationships with residents and colleagues.

This role requires reliability with a Thursday-Monday schedule, ability to read and understand English, and prior kitchen experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work a Thursday-Monday schedule before lunch through dinner; willing to work 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 within two weeks of start.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes using methods such as broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing; ensure plates are visually appealing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and being open to feedback.
• Complete opening and closing tasks and support teammates to maintain a clean, safe kitchen.
• Keep stations stocked and organized; monitor pantry items and refrigeration.
• Ensure sanitary kitchen environment by cleaning areas and recording temperatures.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

English proficiency

Teamwork

Tools

Broiling/grilling equipment

Sauté pans

Job description

Resort Lifestyle Communities in New York is seeking a Cook to deliver lunch and dinner in our scratch‑based kitchen. You’ll prepare entrées and sides, ensure high quality, visually appealing presentation, and portion to resident preferences while building warm relationships with residents and colleagues.

This role requires reliability with a Thursday-Monday schedule, ability to read and understand English, and prior kitchen experience.