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Temporary Cook

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Resort Lifestyle Communities

West Des Moines, IA (In Person)

$40,560 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/19/2026

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Temporary Cook $19 - $20 per hour 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 Temporary 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 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. 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. 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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