Sous Chef

Meridian Senior Living is a respected leader in the senior living industry, dedicated to providing exceptional care and a vibrant lifestyle for its residents. Embracing the philosophy that "Everyone Deserves a Great Life," Meridian Senior Living fosters a supportive and enriching environment not only for its residents but also for its employees. This commitment to excellence is reflected in their focus on integrity, joy, respect, and excellence, which shapes the company culture. With numerous communities across the country, Meridian Senior Living is well-known for offering high-quality services that promote seniors' health, happiness, and independence through innovative programs and compassionate care.

As an employer, Meridian Senior Living values its workforce immensely, recognizing that great employees are the foundation of the company’s success and the key to delivering outstanding resident experiences. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with multiple options, ensuring that employees and their families are well cared for. They also provide unique perks such as telemedicine services at no cost, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage, voluntary benefits like short-term disability and accident coverage, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401K plans, employee assistance programs, referral bonuses, and a range of employee discounts with major retailers and service providers. The organization encourages professional growth and career advancement, equipping employees with resources to develop their skills and build rewarding careers either within Meridian or beyond.

The Sous Chef role at Meridian Senior Living is a pivotal position within the dining services team, offering the opportunity to significantly impact the quality of culinary experiences for residents. This role involves supporting the Executive Chef by ensuring the proper preparation of menus that comply with the highest standards of food quality and safety. The Sous Chef supervises kitchen staff while fostering a positive and courteous work environment essential for effective teamwork and excellent service delivery. The position requires strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for working with people. The ideal candidate has previous experience in fine dining settings such as hotels, restaurants, or clubs and possesses culinary education or supervisory experience. Knowledge of kitchen equipment, nutrition, diet, and healthcare environments adds value to this role.

Meridian Senior Living seeks a Sous Chef who is capable of multitasking effectively, managing priorities, and communicating efficiently in English. Serve Safe certification is mandatory, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The position operates Sunday through Thursday, offering a consistent work schedule. Beyond the kitchen, the Sous Chef collaborates with the Dining Services Director on ordering supplies and maintaining inventory. This role offers life-changing experiences through meaningful interaction with residents, peers, supervisors, and families, embracing the spirit of service and dedication to making a difference in the lives of senior community members. Meridian Senior Living is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds who aspire to contribute their talents and grow within the company.