Temporary Cook

RL Communities•West Des Moines, IA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Temporary Cook, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional lunch and dinner experiences in a scratch-based kitchen. This involves safely and efficiently preparing a variety of entrées and sides, ensuring high-quality, visually appealing, and properly portioned dishes according to resident preferences. Additionally, you will foster positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a warm and welcoming dining environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Ability to work a consistent schedule of Sunday-Thursday before lunch through dinner and willing to work the AM shift as needed through at least June 30, 2026.
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.