Sous Chef

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

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. 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.

Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!

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