Scratch Kitchen Cook: Heartfelt, Resident-Focused Dishes

Resort Lifestyle Communities; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Pay anytime access to earned wages

Benefit stipend $341 per pay period (H

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Cook at Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community in South Windsor, CT. You will deliver lunch and dinner in a scratch-based kitchen, prepare entrées and sides, and ensure high-quality, visually appealing plates tailored to resident preferences.

You will also foster positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a warm dining environment, participate in service-line coverage, and maintain kitchen safety and cleanliness

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Cook at Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community in South Windsor, CT. You will deliver lunch and dinner in a scratch-based kitchen, prepare entrées and sides, and ensure high-quality, visually appealing plates tailored to resident preferences.

You will also foster positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a warm dining environment, participate in service-line coverage, and maintain kitchen safety and cleanliness