Sous Chef at RL Communities

Naples, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary preparation, Cooking, Leadership, Food safety, Sanitation, Menu presentation, Kitchen operations, Team training, Inventory management, Data entry, Computer skills, Time management, Communication

Industry

Leasing Residential Real Estate

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. Apply today, and our Team will follow up soon! EOE/ADA #urgent

Responsibilities

The Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation while managing kitchen operations and staff. They provide leadership in the Executive Chef's absence and ensure a safe, sanitary, and efficient dining experience for residents.