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Executive Chef
Resort Lifestyle Communities
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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 th guide our success:
- Happy Employees
- Happy Residents
- Full Occupancy
- On-Budget Operions
About the Role
We are seeking a purpose-driven Executive Chef to join our Independent Senior Living community, where you’ll lead a Culinary and Dining team dediced to fresh, scrch-made meals and exceptional service. In this highly hands-on role, you will immerse yourself in the kitchen and dining room, stepping into any task needed from prep to planning, while also building genuine connections with the residents you serve.
As the Executive Chef, you will guide our Signure Freedom Dining program, a cornerstone of the Resort Lifestyle Communities experience. You’ll cree a luxury resort–style dining experience through delicious meals, flexible dining options, and beautifully presented ples. Your leadership ensures residents enjoy an eleved, worry-free dining experience every day, which is one of the top reasons they love calling our community home.
Wh We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a hands-on culinary leader who brings both skill and heart to their work. The ideal candide will have the following qualificions:
- Must be least 21 years of age.
- Proven leadership experience in culinary preparion, cooking, and supervising a team.
- Flexibility: Your primary schedule is Sunday–Thursday, plus additional evening, weekend, and holiday support.
- Educion: High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree or reled higher educion preferred.
- Technical skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- Professionalism: Strong communicion skills in English, a polished appearance, and a positive, service-minded titude.
- Resident-focused approach: Ability to handle resident feedback and concerns, responding politely, calmly and professionally.
- Certificions: ServSafe Manager certificion (or ability to obtain within 90 days) and any required local food handler permits (within two weeks of hire).
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily culinary operions, ensuring high-quality, scrch-made meals with excellent presention and proper temperures.
- Lead by example in the kitchen while working hands-on, maintaining a clean, organized environment, and upholding all food safety, handling, sanition, and hygiene standards.
- Train, coach, and develop the Culinary and Dining teams while partnering with the Dining Room Supervisor to deliver smooth, timely meal service.
- Manage ordering, receiving, inventory, vendor relionships, and daily invoice entry using company tools and standards.
- Build strong relionships with residents by ghering feedback, hosting monthly Chef chs, and adapting menus to their preferences.
- Cree and maintain weekly labor schedules and ensure team compliance with all uniform and safety requirements.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Competitive compension 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 mch
Why RLC?
- Fast-growing, family-owned company with 60+ communities nionwide
- Supportive leadership in a beautiful, resort-style environment
- A purpose-driven role where you make a difference every day
Ready to Lead with Heart?
Bring your servant heart to a place th feels like family. Apply today and our Talent Acquisition Team will follow up soon!
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