Senior Living Sous Chef: Scratch Kitchen Leader

Merrill Gardens; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Free meals

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance pay

Career advancement

Job summary

Merrill Gardens at Campbell is seeking a Senior Living Sous Chef to support residents in a warm, family-oriented community. The role emphasizes high-quality, scratch cooking in a setting that values dignity and individualism. The organization offers strong benefits and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities include supervising dining service, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with recipes and standards under the Executive Chef. Frequent standing and lifting are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in quality food preparation.
• Experience with scratch cooking in high-volume, fine dining.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining service team in absence of Executive Chef.
• Complete production records per policy.
• Maintain temperature charts and food prep documentation.
• Prepare items following Executive Chef procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years experience

Scratch cooking

Food safety documentation

MS Outlook/Word

Culinary training/cert

Education

Culinary certification/degree

Job description

Merrill Gardens at Campbell is seeking a Senior Living Sous Chef to support residents in a warm, family-oriented community. The role emphasizes high-quality, scratch cooking in a setting that values dignity and individualism. The organization offers strong benefits and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities include supervising dining service, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with recipes and standards under the Executive Chef. Frequent standing and lifting are part of the role.