Senior Living Sous Chef — Community Kitchen Lead

Oakmont Management Group; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holi

Complimentary Meals

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart

Recognition Programs

Company Paid Life Insurance

Student Loan Refinancing

Job summary

Oakmont of El Dorado Hills, a premier senior living community managed by Oakmont Management Group in California, seeks a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in the absence of the Culinary Services Director. The role focuses on high-quality meal planning, preparation, and service for residents and visitors.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality dining experiences, maintaining sanitary standards, and coordinating with the Culinary Services team.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; college courses in food service/management preferred.
• Prefer six (6) months of experience as a cook in a restaurant or similar.
• Able to operate standard cooking equipment and utensils.
• Able to use a PC with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of assisted living and dementia care helpful.
• Comfortable working with seniors and cognitively impaired individuals.
• Flexible, adaptable, able to prioritize tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality dining experience for residents, families, and visitors.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and delivering meals meeting high quality and taste.
• Prepare and serve food following sanitary regulations and policies.
• Develop culinary procedures to ensure timely service and proper temperatures.
• Follow menu plans and help determine food quantities and quality.
• Control meal portions and reduce waste, manage inventory and costs.
• Act as Department Manager in absence of the Culinary Services Director.
• Assist in purchasing, inventory, and storage of food and supplies; coordinate with director.
• Maintain sanitary work environment and proper storage and handling.
• Order food within budget and train staff on receiving correct orders.
• Visit residents to learn their likes/dislikes for tailored Culinary Program.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Interacting with seniors

Flexibility under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Oakmont of El Dorado Hills, a premier senior living community managed by Oakmont Management Group in California, seeks a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in the absence of the Culinary Services Director. The role focuses on high-quality meal planning, preparation, and service for residents and visitors.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality dining experiences, maintaining sanitary standards, and coordinating with the Culinary Services team.