Weekend Relief Cook — Scratch Kitchen, Pay on Demand

Robinwood Retirement Community; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

Job summary

Robinwood Retirement Community is seeking a Relief Cook to step in on Saturdays and Sundays, ensuring residents enjoy high quality dining. Working in our scratch-based kitchen, you’ll prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner as scheduled, creating meals that are safely cooked and visually appealing.

You will build positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere each weekend while following safety and portion control standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Must secure food handler permits as required 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 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.

Skills

Weekend availability

Kitchen experience

Food handling

English literacy

Job description

Robinwood Retirement Community is seeking a Relief Cook to step in on Saturdays and Sundays, ensuring residents enjoy high quality dining. Working in our scratch-based kitchen, you’ll prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner as scheduled, creating meals that are safely cooked and visually appealing.

You will build positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere each weekend while following safety and portion control standards.