Wilmington,DE,USA:Sous Chef-Wilmington,DE
Posted on October 24, 2025
Opportunity in Wilmington, DE, USA
Role Essentials
- Location: Wilmington, DE, USA, DE
- Status: New Wilmington, DE, USA listing (actively interviewing).
- Job Title: Sous Chef - Wilmington, DE
- Employer: Merril Gardens (Hiring in Wilmington, DE, USA)
- This Wilmington, DE, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Merril Gardens team in Wilmington, DE, USA, DE is growing.
- Benefit from working in Wilmington, DE, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Rewards
- Compensation: $47.4k-$63.9k/Year (approx. $4.6k/Month)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Day-to-Day
- This role centers on your professional skills within the a dynamic space in Wilmington, DE, USA.
Merrill Gardens at West Chester is part of the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities, a long-standing organization committed to providing exceptional care and a nurturing environment for seniors. Rooted in a nearly 30-year history as a fifth-generation family business, Merrill Gardens values connection, dignity, and individualism for its residents. The company’s mission is to create inspiring environments where residents, families, and team members thrive, defined by endless possibilities in their lives. This commitment fosters a sense of family within each community, reflected in the respectful and compassionate care for all residents. Merrill Gardens at West Chester is a welcoming community where seniors feel at home, supported, and valued every day.
The position of Senior Living Sous Chef plays a vital role in supporting the culinary operations at Merrill Gardens at West Chester. This full-time or part-time role is designed for individuals who are passionate about working with the senior population and dedicated to promoting wellness through nutrition and quality meal preparation. The Senior Living Sous Chef collaborates closely with the Executive Chef to ensure that all meals served meet the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation, tailored specifically to meet the dietary needs of seniors. Responsibilities include overseeing batch-cooking and scratch cooking in a high volume setting, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, and training new kitchen staff. The role involves hands-on preparation, timely service, and constant communication with team members and residents to create a satisfying dining experience.
In addition to a competitive salary, Merrill Gardens offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, and more. There are also appealing perks for part-time employees, including meals on every shift and access to tuition reimbursement for career growth. This role requires a minimum of five years’ experience in quality food preparation, proficiency in computer skills, and the physical ability to stand, walk, and handle materials up to 50 lbs regularly. Joining Merrill Gardens at West Chester as a Senior Living Sous Chef means becoming part of a supportive team focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and growing within a stable, expanding company that values longevity and advancement opportunities. If you are a compassionate, responsible, and honest individual who loves helping seniors, Merrill Gardens invites you to apply and begin a fulfilling career in senior living dining services.
- 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 and Word
- Ability to stand and walk frequently during shifts
- Ability to manually handle materials up to 50 lbs
- Ability to bend, lift, and reach regularly
- Commitment to maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards