Senior Living Sous Chef — Scratch Kitchen for Residents

Merrill Gardens; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

EAP

Paid time off

Free daily meal

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance Pay

Career advancement

Job summary

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge in Oakland seeks a Senior Living Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for our residents, ensuring meals are prepared with care, freshness, and dignity. The role requires a minimum of five years in quality food preparation, experience in scratch cooking in high-volume settings, and culinary certification.

You will assist the Executive Chef and supervise the dining team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a path for career growth within our growing senior

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality food preparation experience.
• Experience in scratch cooking in a high-volume, fine dining setting.
• Culinary training certification or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining service team when Executive Chef is absent.
• Complete all food production records per policies.
• Prepare items following Executive Chef instructions.
• Maintain temperature charts and records.
• Ensure accurate food production documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Scratch cooking

Quality control

Education

Culinary certificate or degree

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge in Oakland seeks a Senior Living Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for our residents, ensuring meals are prepared with care, freshness, and dignity. The role requires a minimum of five years in quality food preparation, experience in scratch cooking in high-volume settings, and culinary certification.

You will assist the Executive Chef and supervise the dining team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a path for career growth within our growing senior