Weekend Cook

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Northville Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

Job summary

Willow Pines Retirement, part of Resort Lifestyle Communities, seeks a Weekend Cook to cover Saturdays and Sundays in a scratch-based kitchen, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner as scheduled, and ensuring meals are safely cooked, visually appealing, and properly portioned for residents.

You will build positive relationships with residents, guests and team members to create a warm, welcoming weekend atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Ability to work Saturdays and Sundays.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Engage with residents and team members to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Complete opening and closing tasks and keep stations stocked and organized.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen practices and monitor temperatures.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Food safety

Job description

As the Weekend Cook at Willow Pines Retirement, 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 dishesby 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 tasksfor 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 stockedand well organized by maintaining adequate food supplies, refreshing pantry items for freshness and appearance, and monitoring refrigeration as needed.
• Ensure a sanitary kitchenenvironment 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.