Sous Chef

Merrill Gardens; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

EAP

Paid time off

Free daily meal

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance Pay

Career advancement

Job summary

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge in Oakland seeks a Senior Living Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for our residents, ensuring meals are prepared with care, freshness, and dignity. The role requires a minimum of five years in quality food preparation, experience in scratch cooking in high-volume settings, and culinary certification.

You will assist the Executive Chef and supervise the dining team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a path for career growth within our growing senior

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality food preparation experience.
• Experience in scratch cooking in a high-volume, fine dining setting.
• Culinary training certification or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining service team when Executive Chef is absent.
• Complete all food production records per policies.
• Prepare items following Executive Chef instructions.
• Maintain temperature charts and records.
• Ensure accurate food production documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Scratch cooking

Quality control

Education

Culinary certificate 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 Rockridge 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.

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