Weekend Relief Cook — Scratch Kitchen & Warm Service

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

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

This role emphasizes teamwork, relationship building with residents and staff, and maintaining clean, organized stations. Availability on Saturdays and Sundays, 8 hours per day, and ability to obtain required food handler permits

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 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

18+ years

Weekend availability

English proficiency

Kitchen experience

Food handler permits

Job description

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

This role emphasizes teamwork, relationship building with residents and staff, and maintaining clean, organized stations. Availability on Saturdays and Sundays, 8 hours per day, and ability to obtain required food handler permits