Cook

Resort Lifestyle Communities • South Portland ME United States 04106, ME, United States • 1d ago

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!

EOE/ADA

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