Scratch Kitchen Cook — Impactful, Welcoming Dining

Resort Lifestyle Communities, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit stipend ($341 per pay period)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FD/LSA

Identity protection

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Cook to deliver exceptional lunch and dinner in our scratch-based kitchen. You’ll safely prepare entrées and sides, ensure quality, portioning, and plating, while building warm relationships with residents, guests, and team members.

You’ll work a Thursday–Monday schedule before lunch through dinner, with occasional AM shifts. Must be 18+, able to read and speak English, and willing to obtain food handler permits quickly.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.

Skills

Scratch kitchen cooking

English literacy

Food safety

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Job description

Resort Lifestyle Communities, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Cook to deliver exceptional lunch and dinner in our scratch-based kitchen. You’ll safely prepare entrées and sides, ensure quality, portioning, and plating, while building warm relationships with residents, guests, and team members.

You’ll work a Thursday–Monday schedule before lunch through dinner, with occasional AM shifts. Must be 18+, able to read and speak English, and willing to obtain food handler permits quickly.