Senior Living Kitchen Lead Chef

Ivy Living

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 44,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay,holyd

Complimentary Meals

Company Paid Life Insurance

Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Recognition Programs

Student Loan Refinancing

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oakmont Management Group is hiring a Sous Chef for Ellore Senior Living to oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring high-quality meals for residents and guests. You will follow approved menus, manage kitchen staff, and maintain food safety standards.

Role requires prior cooking experience, ability to work with seniors, and flexibility to adapt to changing schedules. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within Oakmont’s senior living communities.

Qualifications

Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. College course or other education in food service and/or management preferred
Prefer six (6) months of experience working in a restaurant or similar environment as a Cook
Able to safely operate standard cooking equipment and utensils typically found in facilities serving food
Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
Able to operate standard office equipment, including fax machine, copier, telephone, etc.
Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care
Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
Able to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations, and prioritize tasks and projects.
Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.

Responsibilities

Ensure the dining experience created for all residents, family members and visitors is of high quality including menu selection, meal preparation, meal presentation, food taste, and meal service.
Assist with the planning, preparation, and delivery of all meals in the community, making sure they are of high quality, palatable and appetizing. Assist in food preparation for special meals, activities, parties, special events, marketing, etc.
Prepare and serve food in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with established policies and procedures. Report any incidents or infractions to Culinary Services Director.
As directed, develop and implement culinary procedures that ensure that food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are met.
Ensure menu plans are followed at all times. As requested, assist in developing methods for determining the quality and quantity of food served.
Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency. Estimate food requirements and control serving portions thereby eliminating waste and leftovers.
In the absence of the Culinary Services Director, act as Department Manager with regard to staffing and staff supervision.
Assist, when requested, in the purchasing, inventory, checking in, and storing of food and supplies. Ensure that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are organized and maintained at adequate levels at all times. Work closely with the Culinary Services Director in specifying and selecting food products.
Ensure a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling, and serving of food.
Ensure that food storage areas are clean and properly organized/arranged at all times. As requested, inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
As requested, order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand. Train other culinary personnel to only receive food orders that are correct in quality, quantity, and price.
Visit residents regularly to determine special likes and dislikes in order to make the Culinary Services Program individually tailored as much as possible.