Weekend Cook

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

Resort-style environment

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities in Michigan is seeking a Relief Cook for Saturdays and Sundays to deliver breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our scratch-based kitchen. You’ll cook to resident preferences, plate appealing meals, and help create a warm, welcoming weekend atmosphere.

You’ll work in a team, maintain safety and cleanliness, and ensure proper food temperatures. Previous kitchen experience is preferred, and you may need to obtain local food handler permits within two weeks.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to work Saturdays and Sundays, at least 8 hours per day.
• Able to read, speak and understand basic English.
• Experience in kitchen prep and cooking preferred.
• Able to secure food handler permits within two weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Engage with residents, guests and team members to foster a welcoming weekend atmosphere.
• Complete opening and closing tasks for each shift and assist with setup and cleanup.
• Keep stations stocked and organized, monitor refrigeration and supplies.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen environment and record temperatures as required.

Skills

Cooking

Kitchen prep

Food safety

English reading/writing

Weekend availability

Job description

About the Role

As our Relief 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.

Why RLC?

• Awesome Perks: Enjoy your pay on demand, employee discounts, and more.
• Fast-growing, family-owned company with 60+ communities nationwide
• Supportive leadership in a beautiful, resort‑style environment
• A purpose‑driven role where you make a difference every day

Ready to Cook with Heart?

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

EOE/ADA

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