Sous Chef

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pay advancement access

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities in the United States seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to lead our dining program and deliver exceptional meals for residents. You will manage kitchen operations, ensure safety standards, and create meaningful dining experiences while building connections with residents and fellow team members.

The role requires 21+ age, flexibility (lunch/dinner Tue–Sat, with holiday support), prior culinary leadership, a high school diploma or GED, and basic computer skills; a culinary

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Flexible schedule: lunch and dinner Tue–Sat; additional availability for holidays/events.
• Previous leadership in culinary preparation and cooking 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, cooking a wide variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables using diverse methods.
• Lead the culinary team in the Executive Chef’s absence and guide scratch-made dishes tailored to residents’ preferences.
• Train and support team members using structured RLC training programs to enhance resident satisfaction.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and well‑stocked workstations and Chef’s Pantry; ensure freshness and safety of all ingredients.
• Monitor temperatures and follow closing checklists; participate in meetings and share ideas to enhance dining.

Skills

Leadership

Basic computer skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or higher education preferred

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.

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.

EOE/ADA

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