Weekend Cook

RESORT LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES

South Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

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Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC)-Sable Lodge Retirement is seeking a Weekend Cook to join a scratch-based kitchen serving seniors in South Portland, ME. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays, ensuring safety, quality, and portioning to resident preferences while building warm relationships with residents and staff.

You will work in a team, maintain clean stations, and help ensure a welcoming weekend dining experience consistent with our core values of respect,

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.
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 within two weeks of first day.

Responsibilities

Prepare and present high-quality dishes by cooking proteins and vegetables using methods such as broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing, ensuring each plate looks appealing.
Engage in continuous improvement by contributing ideas during meetings and staying open to feedback.
Complete all opening and closing tasks for each shift, including morning setup or end-of-day shutdown, while supporting teammates to maintain a clean, safe kitchen.
Keep stations stocked and organized by maintaining food supplies and monitoring refrigeration.
Ensure a sanitary kitchen environment by cleaning work areas, equipment, and recording temperatures.

Skills

Kitchen preparation

Cooking

English proficiency

Job description

At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC)-Sable Lodge Retirement, 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.

About the Role

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 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?