Weekend Kitchen Chef — Fresh, Guest‑Focused Dining

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Weekend Cook to join our scratch-based kitchen on Saturdays and Sundays. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving residents with meals that are safely cooked and visually appealing while creating a warm, welcoming weekend atmosphere.

You will work with residents, guests, and teammates, take responsibility for opening and closing tasks, keep stations stocked, and maintain sanitary kitchen practices to ensure quality and safety across weekend

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes by cooking a wide variety of proteins and vegetables using broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing, ensuring each 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 to maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
• Keep stations fully stocked and organized by maintaining adequate food supplies, refreshing pantry items, and monitoring refrigeration as needed.
• Ensure a sanitary kitchen environment by thoroughly cleaning work areas and equipment and regularly checking temperatures to support safety and satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

English literacy

Job description

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Weekend Cook to join our scratch-based kitchen on Saturdays and Sundays. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving residents with meals that are safely cooked and visually appealing while creating a warm, welcoming weekend atmosphere.

You will work with residents, guests, and teammates, take responsibility for opening and closing tasks, keep stations stocked, and maintain sanitary kitchen practices to ensure quality and safety across weekend