Weekend Relief Cook - Scratch Kitchen & Resident Dining

Robinwood Retirement Community; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Robinwood Retirement Community in Michigan is seeking a Temporary Relief Cook to cover Saturdays and Sundays in our scratch-based kitchen. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner as scheduled, ensuring dishes are safely cooked, visually appealing, and portioned to resident preferences, while building rapport with residents, guests, and team members.

This role requires 18+ and weekend availability; prior kitchen experience is preferred, and you may need to obtain local food handler permits

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 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

Kitchen experience

English proficiency

Weekend availability

Job description

Robinwood Retirement Community in Michigan is seeking a Temporary Relief Cook to cover Saturdays and Sundays in our scratch-based kitchen. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner as scheduled, ensuring dishes are safely cooked, visually appealing, and portioned to resident preferences, while building rapport with residents, guests, and team members.

This role requires 18+ and weekend availability; prior kitchen experience is preferred, and you may need to obtain local food handler permits