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Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill -

Senior Living Sous Chef

• Highly competitive pay!
• A free daily meal!

Starting pay :

Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities , a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring a Sous Chef at Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill in San Diego, CA .

If you want a career with kindness and are a team focused individual with a deep commitment to customer service, please start the online application process to become part of the Merrill family!

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 :

• 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.

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.

Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits / Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the CDC to execute prepping, dinner service, and ordering.

The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and a strong leader. If you have a passion for the craft, responsible, and want to progress, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and plate food according to kitchen specifications
• Assist CDC with kitchen operations with a goal of increasing revenue and profit
• Supervise and coordinate all food preparation and presentation
• Provide training and leadership for kitchen staff
• Follow all food safety rules and regulations

Qualifications :

• High school diploma / GED
• Extensive previous culinary experience
• Certification from culinary school preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
• Excellent management and leadership skills

Core Duties and Responsibilities :

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the cafe.

Responsibilities include :

• Preparing high-quality meals for customers
• Helping to manage any kitchen staff, motivating and inspiring them to prepare, cook and serve high quality food
• Helping to organise weekly staff rotas, evaluate work schedules on a daily basis and distribute key tasks to kitchen staff
• Working with the management team to develop menus using fresh, good quality and healthy ingredients for the café including meal ideas for special events
• Assisting with menu pricing
• Overseeing the preparation of food ensuring they match menu specifications and meet the quality standard and presentation
• Adhering to Food Safety Standards, maintaining high levels of cleanliness in the kitchen at all times we expect to maintain a 5* Hygiene rating at all times
• Supporting and training young people in kitchen-based work experience encouraging them to gain skills and work-based qualifications to improve their employability
• Controlling stock levels, monitoring waste and ensuring that waste is kept to an absolute minimum.
• Monitor and purchase food and supplies
• Any other duties proportionate with the role as required by management

Personal requirements, skills & qualifications

Qualifications / Knowledge : A proven track record of working as a chef in a quality catering environment. Any relevant certificates

Chef with at least 3-years’ experience

Broad knowledge of different types of foods and their preparations.

Passionate about food

Work Related Experience : Menu Planning & pricing

Preparing & Cooking a range of dishes to a high standard

Stock control & purchase

Skills / Abilities & Special Attributes :

Ability to adapt to change, stay calm under pressure

Good organizational and time management skills

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Work well as a team

Managing a commercial kitchen

We are seeking a skilled Pastry Chef / Prep Cook to join our growing team. San Diego based restaurant group operating 2 locations and opening up 2 in the next 6 months.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating french cuisine with an emphasis on pastries. Candidate will work with the executive to maintain a rigorous prep schedule that supplies our two locations with house made pastries, desserts, sauces, quiche, soups etc.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of baked goods using traditional and modern cooking methods.
• Prepare ingredients for the head chef and line cooks.
• Follow recipes and presentation guidelines
• Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and communicate to st
• Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as holding pastry chef, baker or relevant role
• 3+ years of experience of working in a professional kitchen
• Great attention to detail and creativity
• Organized and efficient in working without constant direction
• Willingness to replenish professional knowledge
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
• Strong familiarity in preparing savory and sweet tarts from scratch
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field preferred but not required

We offer competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive team-oriented work environment. If you are a hardworking and dedicated individual with a passion for french cuisine, please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Salary : $18.00 - $22.00 per hour