Sous Chef

Resort Lifestyle Communities, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pay anytime access

Benefits stipend $341 per pay period

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities in Louisville, KY is seeking a Sous Chef to create memorable dining moments for residents. You will ensure smooth, safe kitchen operations and maintain high quality and cleanliness while turning meals into meaningful experiences.

In this full-time role, you’ll lead in the Executive Chef’s absence, train the culinary team, maintain sanitary workstations, and help tailor scratch-made dishes to residents' preferences, contributing to overall satisfaction and a

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree preferred.
• Flexibility for lunch and dinner Tue-Sat; holidays/events as needed.
• Basic computer skills; data entry experience preferred.
• Previous leadership in culinary preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality and presentation of every dish.
• Lead in the Executive Chef’s absence and guide the team.
• Support resident satisfaction and train team using RLC programs.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and well-stocked workstations and pantry.
• Monitor temperatures and follow closing checklists.
• Participate in meetings and share ideas to improve dining.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Team training

Resident service

Education

High school diploma/GED

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Data entry

Job description

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.

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