Sous Chef - Lead Kitchens, Deliver Memorable Dining

Robinwood Retirement Community; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pay-on-demand access to earned wages

Benefit stipend for health, dental, or

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

HSA, FSA, LSA

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our team, enhancing the dining experiences of our residents and upholding the highest standards of quality and presentation.

You will lead kitchen operations, prepare a variety of dishes, and collaborate with the team to ensure safety, freshness, and personalized service for residents. This role emphasizes leadership, structured training, and a commitment to hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• 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 GED required; culinary degree or other higher education preferred.
• Basic computer skills required; data entry experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Flexible schedule

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or higher education preferred

Job description

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our team, enhancing the dining experiences of our residents and upholding the highest standards of quality and presentation.

You will lead kitchen operations, prepare a variety of dishes, and collaborate with the team to ensure safety, freshness, and personalized service for residents. This role emphasizes leadership, structured training, and a commitment to hospitality excellence.