Sous Chef - Join the Team!

Resort Lifestyle Communities is a family-owned company established over twenty years ago, specializing in providing all-inclusive, independent, resort-style 55-and-over senior living retirement communities across the nation. With a strong commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality and a vibrant lifestyle for its residents, Resort Lifestyle Communities has become a leader in the senior living industry, offering beautifully designed communities where seniors can enjoy a comfortable, active, and engaging lifestyle. The company's Home Office is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, and they are rapidly growing and expanding, continuously enhancing their offerings to meet the needs of their residents and the communities they serve. The investment in staff, community culture, and quality of services helps Resort Lifestyle Communities stand apart as a premier choice for seniors seeking a worry-free and luxurious living environment. Their emphasis on core values such as respect, kindness, compassion, honesty, and service excellence shapes every aspect of their operations, fostering a warm and supportive atmosphere. As part of their team, employees are valued and encouraged to grow personally and professionally in an environment that respects work-life balance. The role of the Sous Chef at Resort Lifestyle Communities is an exciting opportunity to contribute to this mission by providing resort-style food and hospitality. This position requires collaboration with the Executive Chef, Community Managers, and other Culinary and Dining team members to create memorable dining experiences for residents and guests. The Sous Chef plays a vital role in maintaining high culinary standards while also ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable dining atmosphere consistent with the community’s resort lifestyle concept. Working under the guidance of an expert Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will develop skills and leadership qualities essential in culinary arts while offering leadership support in the Executive Chef’s absence. The role involves preparing meals from scratch using diverse cooking styles, ensuring each dish is both appealing and nutritious. Key responsibilities include cooking a variety of foods including meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and eggs, maintaining clean and sanitary workstations, monitoring pantry inventory, and ensuring all food handling practices meet safety standards. This is a full-time position offering a well-structured schedule, working lunch and dinner shifts Tuesday through Saturday, with dinner service ending at 6:30 pm, ensuring no late nights. The company offers competitive pay, a generous benefits package, and resources designed to support the health and well-being of employees. Employees enjoy free meals during their shifts, access to earned income through OnDemand Pay, and a monthly $610 stipend to apply towards benefits like health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and various flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits include paid holidays, vacation time, and a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match, fostering financial security and work-life balance. If you are passionate about hospitality, thrive in a team environment, and want to make a meaningful difference in senior living communities, applying for the Sous Chef position at Resort Lifestyle Communities could be the perfect next step in your culinary career.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Culinary degree or higher education preferred
• Previous culinary leadership experience preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to obtain food handler permits within two weeks
• Must be 18 years or older