Sous Chef

Merrill Gardens at Campbell is a respected senior living community dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where seniors can thrive and maintain their independence with dignity. As a fifth-generation family-owned business with over 30 years of experience, Merrill Gardens prides itself on creating welcoming communities that feel like home while fostering meaningful relationships between residents, families, and team members. The company’s commitment to quality care and employee satisfaction is demonstrated through its competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within a stable, growing organization. Merrill Gardens is known for its compassionate approach to senior living, valuing individualism and dignity for every resident it serves.

The Senior Living Sous Chef role at Merrill Gardens at Campbell is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who have a passion for working with seniors and want to contribute to their overall wellness through high-quality food preparation. The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring that meals prepared are of exceptional quality and that food safety standards are meticulously followed. This role is perfect for someone with a minimum of five years' experience in scratch cooking within a high-volume, fine dining environment and who enjoys crafting meals that delight residents while maintaining nutritional standards.

As a key member of the culinary team, the Sous Chef plays an essential role in creating a warm dining experience that enhances the lives of senior residents. The position involves overseeing daily kitchen activities in the absence of the Executive Chef, managing team members during shifts, maintaining accurate records of food production and temperature logs, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The successful candidate will exhibit strong culinary skills combined with effective leadership and organizational abilities to maintain smooth kitchen operations.

Working at Merrill Gardens means being part of a family-oriented company that values teamwork and long-term employee commitment. Full-time employees enjoy benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, paid time off including seven holidays and eleven vacation days, a free meal every shift, 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, company-paid disability insurance, pet insurance, team discounts, and access to an advance pay program. Part-time employees also receive competitive benefits such as a free daily meal, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement, reflecting Merrill Gardens’ dedication to supporting all team members.

This role involves physical activity such as frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and reaching. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Merrill Gardens encourages applications from individuals who are responsible, compassionate, honest, and genuinely enjoy working with the senior population. This is a meaningful career opportunity that combines culinary expertise with a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors in a nurturing community setting.