Trailwinds Retirement Community is opening in the Wildwood, Florida area this Summer- 2026! We are beginning interviews now; training for this role will begin on approximately July 6th. We're building something special and we're looking for passionate individuals to be part of it from the start. Join Our Mission At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), serving seniors isnt just a job, its 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. About the Role As our AM Cook, youll 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 highquality, visually appealing, and tailored to each residents preferred portion size. Beyond the food, this role is all about connection; youll build positive relationships with residents, guests and fellow team members. What Were Looking For
EOE/ADA
- 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.
- Prepare and present highquality dishes by cooking a wide variety of proteins and vegetables using methods such as broiling, grilling, frying, and sauteing, 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 endofday 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 dishmachine temperatures to support safety and satisfaction.
- 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
- 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
EOE/ADA
Job ID: 523511975
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026