Sous Chef

Robinwood Retirement Community

Katy (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure quality and presentation of dishes, and contribute to memorable dining experiences for residents. You will supervise, train, and collaborate with the culinary team to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities include managing kitchen safety, inventory, and staff guidance during the Chef’s absence, while aligning meals with residents’ preferences and program goals.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years old.
Schedule: lunch and dinner Tue–Sat; holidays/events.
Leadership in culinary preparation preferred.
High school diploma or GED; culinary degree preferred.
Basic computer skills; data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the quality and presentation of every dish while preparing a wide variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other items using broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing.
In the Executive Chef’s absence, lead the culinary team and prepare scratch-made dishes tailored to residents’ preferences.
Train team members using structured RLC training programs to enhance dining experiences.
Maintain clean, sanitary, and well-stocked workstations and Chef’s Pantry; receive, store, rotate products for freshness and safety.
Monitor and log food, refrigeration, and dish machine temperatures; follow closing checklists and assist others.
Participate in meetings, share ideas, and respond to feedback to improve dining experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or higher

Job 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 Sous Chef, you’ll play a vital role in creating moments that matter for our residents. You’ll ensure smooth, efficient, and safe kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness. Beyond cooking, you’ll help turn meals into meaningful experiences, building connections with residents and team members to make every dining moment feel special.

What We’re Looking For

Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
Flexibility: Your primary schedule is lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday. Additional availability is needed to support holidays and events.
Previous leadership in culinary preparation and cooking preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required; culinary degree or other higher education preferred.
Basic computer skills required; data entry experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Own the quality and presentation of every dish while showcasing your culinary skills by preparing a wide variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other items using diverse cooking methods such as broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing.
In the Executive Chef’s absence, you will step in to provide leadership, guiding the culinary team and preparing scratch-made dishes that are not only flavorful and beautifully presented but also personalized to residents’ preferences.
Play a key role in resident satisfaction by assisting and helping train team members using structured RLC training programs.
Maintain clean, sanitary, and well-stocked workstations and Chef’s Pantry for smooth meal service; receive, handle, store, and rotate products properly to ensure freshness, safety, and presentation.
Monitor and log food, refrigeration, and dish machine temperatures; follow closing checklists and assist other team members.
Actively participate in meetings, share innovative ideas, and respond to feedback professionally to enhance the dining experience.

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