Sous Chef

RL Communities • Wildwood, FL

25d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Trailwinds Retirement Community is opening in the Wildwood, Florida area this Summer- 2026! We are beginning interviews now; training for this role will begin towards the end of June. We're building something special and we're looking for passionate individuals to be part of it from the start. 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Culinary degree or other higher education preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED