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Senior Living Sous Chef

Merrill Gardens
Merrill Gardens Salary
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026
  • Highly competitive pay!
  • A free daily meal!


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! Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community 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.

We offer our employees:

  • Highly competitive pay!
  • Benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with generous company match, vacation & sick time, holidays, and more!
  • A free daily meal!
  • A stable career with a long-term company committed to our team members for 30 years.
  • A rapidly growing company with opportunities for advancement!


Our Sous Chefs are responsible for:

  • 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.


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.


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

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

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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