Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits (medical, dental,

EAP

Paid time off

Free daily meal

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance Pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Merrill Gardens Campbell is seeking a Senior Living Sous Chef to lead quality food preparation for residents. You will oversee scratch cooking in a high-volume kitchen and ensure meals meet safety and quality standards.

The role offers full-time hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a values-driven, fifth-generation family company dedicated to elder care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining service during shifts in the absence of Executive Chef.
• Ensure accurate completion of all food production records.
• Prepare food items following established procedures by Executive Chef.
• Maintain documentation of temperature charts and records.
• Support residents with high-quality, safe meals.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

5+ years experience

Scratch cooking

High-volume dining

Computer skills (MS Outlook/Word)

Education

Culinary training certification or degree

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Senior Living Sous Chef

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

Merrill Gardens at Campbell is currently accepting applications for a Sous Chef to help support residents within our beautiful community 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!

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.
• Maintains documentation of all temperature charts and records.
• In absence of the Executive Chef, oversees directs all dining service Team Members assigned during a shift.
• Accurately completes all food production records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Prepares food items following proper procedures specified by Executive Chef.
• Other duties as assigned.

If you are someone with

• 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 preferred.

Actual pay rate within stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire.

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.

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