Weekend Chef: Cozy Resort Kitchen & Pay-on-Demand Perks

Robinwood Retirement Community; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

Job summary

Willow Pines Retirement is seeking a Weekend Cook to step in on Saturdays and Sundays to ensure residents enjoy the same high quality dining experience they receive throughout the week. 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.

You’ll also build positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 food handler permits within two weeks of start date.

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

Kitchen experience

Weekend availability

English proficiency

Job description

Willow Pines Retirement is seeking a Weekend Cook to step in on Saturdays and Sundays to ensure residents enjoy the same high quality dining experience they receive throughout the week. 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.

You’ll also build positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere