Senior Living Sous Chef - Flexible Schedule & PTO

Resort Lifestyle Communities; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure quality and presentation, and craft meaningful dining experiences for residents.

You'll manage varied meats, seafood, and vegetables, train staff, and uphold sanitation and safety standards while delivering personal touches that enhance resident satisfaction. Flexible Tue-Sat lunch/dinner with holiday support; 21+ and culinary background preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Flexible schedule: lunch and dinner Tue–Sat; holidays/events.
• Leadership in culinary preparation and cooking preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree or higher preferred.
• Basic computer skills; data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality and presentation of every dish using diverse cooking methods.
• Lead culinary team in Executive Chef’s absence and tailor dishes to residents’ preferences.
• Train team members using structured RLC training programs.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and stocked workstations and Chef’s Pantry.
• Monitor and log temperatures; follow closing checklists.
• Participate in meetings and contribute ideas to improve dining experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team training

Quality control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or higher

Job description

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure quality and presentation, and craft meaningful dining experiences for residents.

You'll manage varied meats, seafood, and vegetables, train staff, and uphold sanitation and safety standards while delivering personal touches that enhance resident satisfaction. Flexible Tue-Sat lunch/dinner with holiday support; 21+ and culinary background preferred.