Weekend Cook

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

More benefits

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Weekend Cook at Village Crossing Retirement Community in Louisville, KY. You will work Saturdays and Sundays, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner from scratch, ensuring quality, presentation, and resident satisfaction.

In this role you will build relationships with residents and team members, maintain food safety, and support opening/closing tasks while keeping the kitchen stocked and organized for service hours. Prior kitchen experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work 5:30am-2:30pm every Saturday and Sunday; with flexibility to work evenings and holidays 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 weeks of first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes by cooking a wide variety of proteins and vegetables.
• Engage in continuous improvement by contributing ideas during meetings and staying attentive on the line.
• Complete opening and closing tasks for each shift, including morning setup and end-of-day shutdown.
• Keep stations fully stocked and organized with fresh pantry items and proper refrigeration.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen by cleaning work areas and monitoring temperatures.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Job description

As the 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 5:30am-2:30pm every Saturday and Sunday; with flexibility to work evenings and holidays 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.

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

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Village Crossing Retirement Community

2400 Arnold Palmer Blvd.

Louisville, KY 40245