Temporary Weekend Cook

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Chenal Pines Retirement Community in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Temporary Weekend Cook to cover Saturdays and Sundays in our scratch-based kitchen. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring meals are safely cooked, visually appealing, and portioned to resident preferences, while delivering a warm, welcoming weekend dining experience.

The role is temporary for several weeks and emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, and resident engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Available 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.
• Ability to secure food handler permits within two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes by cooking a wide variety of proteins and vegetables, ensuring each plate is appealing.
• Engage in continuous improvement by offering ideas during meetings and staying attentive on the service line during meals.
• Complete opening and closing tasks for each shift, supporting teammates to maintain a clean and safe kitchen.
• Keep stations stocked and organized, refresh pantry items, and monitor refrigeration.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen by cleaning work areas and equipment and recording temperatures.

Skills

Kitchen preparation and cooking

Job description

** This is a temporary position, expected to last several weeks.

About the Role

As a Temporary Weekend 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.

Ready to Cook with Heart?

Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family.

EOE/ADA

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Chenal Pines Retirement Community
16715 Champagnolle Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223