Senior Living Sous Chef - Scratch Kitchen, Resident Wellness

Merrill Gardens; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meal

401(k) with company match

Excellent benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance Pay

Career advancement

Job summary

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is seeking a Senior Living Sous Chef to support residents with high-quality, scratch-cooked meals in a seniors-focused environment.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in quality food prep, experience in a high-volume, fine-dining setting, and culinary training. Excellent teamwork and computer skills are valued; compensation includes full benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality food preparation.
• Scratch cooking in a high-volume, fine dining setting.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook and Word.
• Culinary training or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining service in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Complete food production records according to policy.
• Prepare items following proper Chef instructions.
• Maintain temperature documentation.
• Support team members during shifts.

Skills

Quality food prep

Scratch cooking

Documentation keeping

Dining service leadership

Food production records

Education

Culinary training/degree

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is seeking a Senior Living Sous Chef to support residents with high-quality, scratch-cooked meals in a seniors-focused environment.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in quality food prep, experience in a high-volume, fine-dining setting, and culinary training. Excellent teamwork and computer skills are valued; compensation includes full benefits and growth opportunities.