Weekend Cook

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

More perks

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities, Inc. seeks a dedicated Weekend Cook to support our scratch-based kitchen in Trumbull, CT.

You’ll prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays, ensuring meals are safely cooked, visually appealing, and portioned to resident preferences while building rapport with residents and team members. Responsibilities include maintaining clean stations, stocking ingredients, monitoring temperatures, and contributing ideas for continuous improvement during

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Cook a variety of proteins and vegetables using broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing methods.
• Maintain clean, organized stations and assist teammates to cover service during meals.
• Keep inventory stocked, refresh pantry items, and monitor refrigeration.
• Ensure sanitary kitchen practices by cleaning areas and recording temperatures.

Skills

Weekend availability

Kitchen preparation

English literacy

Job description

About The Role

As the Weekend Cook, you’ll step in every Saturday and Sunday 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.