Weekend Cook

Mainerafting

Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 24,796 - 30,307

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) is seeking a Weekend Cook to join our team. You will work Saturdays and Sundays, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a scratch-based kitchen, ensuring meals are safely cooked, visually appealing, and portioned to resident preferences.

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

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Availability 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 weeks of first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and present high-quality dishes for residents by cooking a wide variety of proteins and vegetables.
Engage in continuous improvement by contributing ideas during meetings and staying attentive during meal service.
Complete all opening and closing tasks for each shift, and assist teammates to maintain a clean, safe kitchen.
Keep stations fully stocked and well organized with fresh pantry items and monitored refrigeration.
Ensure a sanitary kitchen environment by cleaning work areas and checking temperatures.

Skills

Cooking

English proficiency

Food safety

Job description

Weekend Cook

Join Our Mission

At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), serving seniors isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. When you join our team, you become part of a close‑knit, servant‑hearted community guided by our Core Values: Respect, Honesty, Kindness & Compassion, and Service Excellence.

Together, we work toward four essential goals that guide our success:

Happy Employees
Happy Residents
Full Occupancy
On‑Budget Operations

About the Role

As our 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.

Why RLC?