Cook
Resort Lifestyle Communities
South Portland ME 04106 US
Join Our Mission
At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), serving seniors isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. When you join our team, you become part of a close-knit, servant-hearted community guided by our Core Values: Respect, Honesty, Kindness & Compassion, and Service Excellence.
Together, we work toward four essential goals that guide our success:
- Happy Employees
- Happy Residents
- Full Occupancy
- On-Budget Operations
About the Role
As our Cook, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional lunch and dinner experiences in our scratch-based kitchen. You’ll safely and efficiently prepare a variety of entrées and sides, ensuring each plate is high-quality, visually appealing, and portioned to resident preferences. Just as important, you’ll build positive relationships with residents, guests, and team members to create a warm and welcoming dining environment.
What We’re Looking For
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to work a consistent schedule of Thursday-Monday before lunch through dinner and willing to work the AM shift as needed.
- 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.
Key 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.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Access your pay anytime
- $341 benefit stipend per pay period to apply toward:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- HSA, FSA, LSA
- Accident & Hospital Indemnity
- Legal & Identity Theft Protection
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with employer match
Why RLC?
- Fast-growing, family-owned company with 60+ communities nationwide
- Supportive leadership in a beautiful, resort-style environment
- A purpose-driven role where you make a difference every day
Ready to Cook with Heart?
Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family. Apply today, and our Team will follow up soon!
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