Senior Living Sous Chef — Scratch Kitchen Leadership

Merrill Gardens; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merrill Gardens is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our senior living community in a hands-on culinary role. You will prepare high-quality, scratch-made meals in a high-volume environment, adhering to recipes and standards set by the Executive Chef.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong food safety knowledge, and proficiency with basic computer tools. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within our senior living dining program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality food preparation.
• Scratch cooking in a high-volume, fine dining environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and other basic computer applications.
• Culinary certification or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals using scratch cooking techniques in a high-volume, fine dining environment.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and food preparation standards established by the Executive Chef.
• Maintain accurate food production records and temperature logs in accordance with company policies and food safety standards.
• Oversee and support kitchen team members during shifts in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, sanitation, and presentation standards are met.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scratch cooking

High-volume cooking

Food safety

MS Outlook/Word

Culinary excellence

Education

Culinary certification or degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Merrill Gardens is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our senior living community in a hands-on culinary role. You will prepare high-quality, scratch-made meals in a high-volume environment, adhering to recipes and standards set by the Executive Chef.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong food safety knowledge, and proficiency with basic computer tools. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within our senior living dining program.