Senior Living Sous Chef

Merrill Gardens, LLC; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Truewood by Merrill, Keller is seeking a passionate Sous Chef dedicated to serving seniors. This role emphasizes quality food preparation and team leadership in a fine dining environment. Join a caring community that values individualism and offers competitive benefits, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality food preparation.
• Experience in scratch cooking in a high-volume, fine dining setting.
• Proficiency in computer skills including MS Outlook, Word.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and directing dining service team members during shifts.
• Maintaining documentation of all temperature charts and records.
• Preparing food items following specified procedures.

Skills

Quality food preparation

Scratch cooking

Team management

Proficiency in computer skills

Education

Culinary training certification or degree in culinary arts

Job description

Senior Living Sous Chef

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey and providing an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

Truewood by Merrill, Keller is currently accepting applications for a Sous Chef to support residents within our beautiful community, which 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 Sous Chefs are responsible for:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality food preparation.
• Experience in scratch cooking in a high-volume, fine dining setting.
• Maintaining documentation of all temperature charts and records.
• In the absence of the Executive Chef, overseeing and directing all dining service team members during a shift.
• Accurately completing all food production records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Preparing food items following proper procedures specified by the Executive Chef.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

If you have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality food preparation.
• Experience in scratch cooking in a high-volume, fine dining setting.
• Proficiency in computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, etc.
• Culinary training certification or degree in culinary arts (preferred).

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 a Sous 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.