Sous Chef

Robinwood Retirement Community; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

HSA/FSA/LSA

Accident & Hospital Indemnity

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Robinwood Retirement Community is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver high-quality meals for residents. You will supervise a culinary team, prepare a variety of dishes, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

You will train staff, participate in menu planning, and help create meaningful dining experiences. This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow within a supportive, resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Experience leading kitchen staff and coordinating meal preparation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents, families, and team members.
• Comfort with basic computer tasks and data entry in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality and presentation of every dish while showcasing culinary skills across meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and more.
• Lead in the Executive Chef's absence, guiding the culinary team and preparing scratch-made dishes personalized to residents’ preferences.
• Assist and train team members using structured RLC training programs to improve performance.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and well-stocked workstations and Chef's Pantry, receiving, storing, and rotating products to ensure freshness and safety.
• Monitor and log food, refrigeration, and dish machine temperatures; follow closing checklists and assist teammates.
• Participate in meetings, share ideas, and respond to feedback to enhance the dining experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team training

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or higher

Job description

About The Role

As the 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.

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. and our Team will follow up soon!