Weekend Cook

RL Communities•Northville, MI

20h•$19 - $20

About The Position

As the Weekend Cook at Willow Pines Retirement, you’ll work Saturdays and Sundays to ensure residents enjoy the same high-quality dining experience they receive throughout the week. In a scratch-based kitchen, you’ll prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner as scheduled, creating meals that are safely cooked, visually appealing, and portioned to resident preferences. You’ll also build positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere every weekend.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

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 ensure every plate looks appealing.
Contribute ideas during meetings, remain open to feedback, and maintain attentive coverage of the service line during meal hours.
Complete assigned opening and closing tasks for each shift, including morning setup or end-of-day shutdown, and support teammates with shared duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
Keep stations stocked and organized by maintaining adequate food supplies, refreshing pantry items for freshness and appearance, and monitoring refrigeration as needed.
Thoroughly clean work areas and equipment, and regularly check and record food, refrigeration, and dish-machine temperatures to support kitchen safety and resident satisfaction.
Build positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members.