AM Cook at RL Communities

Huntley, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food preparation, Cooking, Broiling, Grilling, Frying, Sautéing, Kitchen sanitation, Food safety, Menu execution, Customer service, Inventory management, Team collaboration

Industry

Leasing Residential Real Estate

Description

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 AM Cook, you’ll bring great food and great energy to the start of each day. Working in our scratch-based kitchen, you will safely and efficiently prepare a variety of foods. Your attention to detail helps ensure every plate is high‑quality, visually appealing, and tailored to each resident’s preferred portion size. Beyond the food, this role is all about connection; you’ll build positive relationships with residents, guests and fellow team members. What We’re Looking For * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * Ability to work a consistent schedule of Monday-Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm; and willing to work the PM 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

Responsibilities

The AM Cook is responsible for safely and efficiently preparing high-quality meals in a scratch-based kitchen while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This role also involves building positive relationships with residents and guests while ensuring all food service stations are properly stocked.