Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Access your pay anytime

Benefit stipend for health and related

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Robinwood Retirement Community is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure high standards for meals and service. You will prepare diverse dishes, supervise the culinary team, and help tailor meals to residents’ preferences.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality, and collaboration with staff to create meaningful dining moments for residents while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree preferred.
• Basic computer skills; data entry experience preferred.
• Previous leadership in culinary preparation and cooking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality and presentation of every dish using broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing.
• In the Executive Chef’s absence, lead the culinary team and prepare scratch-made dishes.
• Support resident satisfaction by training team members using RLC training programs.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and stocked workstations and Chef’s Pantry.
• Monitor temperatures and follow closing checklists.
• Participate in meetings and share ideas to enhance the dining experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food preparation

Team training

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree

Tools

Basic computer skills

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.