Relief Cook

RL Communities•Raleigh, NC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

As our Relief Cook, you will work on Saturdays and Sundays to ensure residents enjoy a high-quality dining experience. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a scratch-based kitchen, focusing on safely cooked, visually appealing, and properly portioned meals. A key part of the role is building positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere every weekend.

Requirements

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.
Ability to secure appropriate food handler permits as required by local ordinances within two (2) weeks of first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, preferred.

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.