Sous Chef

Merrill Gardens, LLC; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Free daily meal

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Stable growing company

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Merrill Gardens, LLC is seeking a Senior Living Sous Chef to lead the culinary team in a senior living community. The role requires 5+ years of quality food preparation experience and expertise in scratch cooking in a fine dining setting.

The ideal candidate will ensure food safety standards, maintain production records, and support residents' dining experiences while providing a supportive work environment. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary team and oversee meal preparation.
• Maintain food safety standards and documentation of temperature charts.
• Direct dining service team members in absence of the Executive Chef.

Skills

Quality food preparation

Scratch cooking

Computer skills (MS Outlook, Word)

Education

Culinary training or degree

Job description

Senior Living Sous Chef

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced chef to provide quality food service within a senior living community. The Sous Chef will lead the culinary team, oversee meal preparation, maintain food safety standards, and support residents’ dining experience.

Responsibilities

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality food preparation.
• Experience in scratch cooking in a high volume, fine dining setting.
• Maintain documentation of all temperature charts and records.
• In absence of the Executive Chef, oversee and direct all dining service team members assigned during a shift.
• Accurately complete all food production records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare food items following proper procedures specified by Executive Chef.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement.

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.

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.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.