Sous Chef

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit stipend program

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities’ Village Crossing Retirement Community in Louisville, KY is seeking a Sous Chef who will own the quality and presentation of every dish, applying a wide range of cooking methods. You’ll lead in the Executive Chef’s absence and help train staff to ensure peak resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean stations, rotating products for freshness, logging temperatures, and contributing ideas in meetings.

Qualifications

• Leadership in culinary preparation and cooking experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree or higher education preferred.
• Basic computer skills required; data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality and presentation of every dish.
• Lead in the Executive Chef’s absence and guide the culinary team.
• Support resident satisfaction by training team members.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and well-stocked stations and proper product rotation.
• Monitor temperatures and follow closing checklists.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Culinary techniques

Food safety & sanitation

Data entry

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or higher education preferred

Job description

As the Sous Chef, you’ll play a vital role in creating moments that matter for our residents.

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.

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 Create with Heart?

Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family.

Village Crossing Retirement Community
2400 Arnold Palmer Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40245