Sous Chef

About the role

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? Merrill Gardens at Madison 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items following proper recipes and procedures specified by the Executive Chef.
• Ensures all food items are prepared in a timely fashion.
• Uses batch-cooking methods when appropriate to ensure a fresh product.
• Visually inspects all food that is ready to be served for proper plating.
• Regularly meets with the Executive Chef to discuss menu preparation for the upcoming weeks.
• Suggests ways to improve food quality and efficient production of menus.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes all work areas and equipment before and after use.
• Practices correct food handling and food storage procedures.
• Maintains documentation of all temperature charts and records.
• Completes assigned cleaning duties to ensure compliance and sanitary standards are met.
• In the absence of the Executive Chef, oversees and directs all dining service Team Members assigned during a shift. Also resolves 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.
• Trains new staff using the Dining Services Training Manual.
• Accurately completes all food production records in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as federal and state guidelines.
• Contributes to team success through positive interactions with residents and staff daily.
• Orders and maintains stock.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive:

• 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.

Part-time employees receive:

• 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.

About Merrill Gardens

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 mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.