Executive Chef

Merrill Gardens; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrill Gardens is seeking an Executive Chef passionate about working with seniors. The role involves managing the dining program, ensuring quality and resident satisfaction, and requires significant food service experience. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered for full-time employees.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days

Free daily meal every shift

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

Tuition reimbursement for career growth

Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance

Pet insurance and team member discounts

Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 7 years of food service experience and 2 years of management experience minimum.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper storage and handling procedures.
• Ability to complete Merrill Gardens’ Food Service certification courses.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the dining program with the highest level of customer service.
• Oversee staffing and inventory/budget control for the community dining program.
• Schedule and supervise all food preparation activities.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Customer service

Education

BS or Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $112,000.00/yr

Senior Living Executive Chef

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen is currently accepting applications for an Executive Chef to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.

If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

We offer our full-time employees:

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!
  
  
  

We offer our part-time employees:

• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!
  
  
  

Our Executive Chefs are responsible for:

• Be the community leader responsible for managing all aspects of the dining program with the highest level of customer service
• Oversee all staffing and inventory/budget control for the community dining program
• Maintain a strong presence in the dining room to ensure quality and resident satisfaction
• Schedule and supervise all food preparation activities
• Establish and prepare menu items from approved recipes and initiate creative menu items for regional and resident preferences
• Oversee training and development of dining program team members.
• Provides accurate and timely reports to management, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

If you are someone with:

• BS or Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, preferred.
• 7-years of food service experience and 2-years management experience minimum.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper storage and handling procedures.
• Proper certification as required by state and local statutes.
• Ability to complete Merrill Gardens’ Food Service certification courses (i.e. ServSafe) and full understanding of HACCP requirements.
  
  
  

Actual pay rate within stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs. Regular bending, lifting, and reaching are also part of daily responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Consider applying to become an Executive Chef with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!

Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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