Weekend Relief Cook — Scratch Kitchen, Fresh Meals

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities in Michigan is seeking a Relief Cook to cover weekend shifts. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our scratch-based kitchen, ensuring meals are safely cooked, visually appealing, and portioned to resident preferences.

You’ll also build warm relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a welcoming weekend atmosphere. This role is weekend-focused, requiring availability Saturdays and Sundays, with at least 8 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Available to work Saturdays and Sundays, minimum 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 methods such as broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing, and ensuring every plate looks appealing.
• Engage in continuous improvemen t 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.

Job description

Resort Lifestyle Communities in Michigan is seeking a Relief Cook to cover weekend shifts. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our scratch-based kitchen, ensuring meals are safely cooked, visually appealing, and portioned to resident preferences.

You’ll also build warm relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a welcoming weekend atmosphere. This role is weekend-focused, requiring availability Saturdays and Sundays, with at least 8 hours per day.