Sous Chef - $20 to $28 per HOUR

Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga is a distinguished senior living community dedicated to providing an inspiring environment where residents, families, and team members can thrive. As part of the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities, this establishment emphasizes the value of individualism, dignity, and wellness for its senior residents. Founded on the principles of a fifth-generation family business, Merrill Gardens has developed a reputation for building warm, caring communities that honor connections and foster a strong sense of belonging. With over 30 years of growth and commitment to team members, Merrill Gardens combines tradition with a progressive approach to senior care, creating a workplace culture that is both supportive and nurturing. The community is committed to delivering quality services in a setting that feels like home, ensuring that seniors enjoy their wellness journey in an atmosphere of comfort, respect, and care. The role of the Senior Living Sous Chef at Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga is a vital position within the dining services team, responsible for supporting the culinary needs of the community. This role demands passion and dedication toward working with seniors, ensuring that food preparation aligns with specific recipes and procedures that promote health, nutrition, and enjoyment. The Sous Chef collaborates closely with the Executive Chef to plan menus, enhance food quality, and maintain operational efficiency across the kitchen. They play a key role in supervising kitchen staff, ensuring sanitation, safety standards, and regulatory compliance are met consistently. The position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with competitive pay rates determined by experience and local laws. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health-related coverage, retirement plans with company match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement for career development. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who is compassionate, responsible, and genuinely passionate about serving the senior population. The Sous Chef must be proficient in preparing meals with scratch cooking techniques in a high-volume, fine dining-like environment while ensuring timely delivery and fresh food quality. The job involves hands-on kitchen management, strategic food order and stock maintenance, training new staff, and handling resident feedback with professionalism to resolve dining concerns promptly. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, manual handling of materials up to 50 pounds, and other motions necessary in a busy kitchen environment. Merrill Gardens recognizes diversity and promotes equal opportunity employment within its communities. Joining Merrill Gardens means becoming part of a stable and growing company that values meaningful careers marked by personal impact and team success.

• 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
• Ability to stand and walk frequently
• Capability to manually handle materials up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to bend, lift, and reach regularly
• Commitment to follow food safety and sanitation practices