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 Wright Park 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! Please APPLY TODAY!

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.

Our Sous Chefs are responsible for:

• Preparing all food items following proper recipes and procedures specified by the Executive Chef.
• Ensuring all food items are prepared in a timely fashion.
• Using batch-cooking methods when appropriate to ensure a fresh product.
• Visually inspecting all food that is ready to be served for proper plating.
• Regularly meeting with the Executive Chef to discuss menu preparation for the upcoming weeks.
• Suggesting ways to improve food quality and efficient production of menus.
• Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all work areas and equipment before and after use.
• Practicing correct food handling and food storage procedures.
• Maintaining documentation of all temperature charts and records.
• Completing assigned cleaning duties to ensure compliance and sanitary standards are met.
• In the absence of the Executive Chef, overseeing and directing all dining service Team Members assigned during a shift.
• Resolving food problems by clarifying residents’ concerns, determining cause, selecting the best solution, expediting corrected meal or adjustment, and following up with the resident to ensure the resolution meets their expectations.
• Training new staff using the Dining Services Training Manual.
• Accurately completing all food production records in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as federal and state guidelines.
• Contributing to team success through positive interactions with residents and staff daily.
• Ordering and maintaining stock.

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.

The pay range for this position is between $21.50-$36.50 per hour, and will vary based on qualifications, experience, education/additional licensure, and other objective factors. Hiring at the maximum is not typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Consider applying to become a Sous Chef with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!

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 at Wright Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Highly competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Holidays.
• Free daily meal.
• Stable career with a long-term company.
• Opportunities for advancement.

• 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.