Senior Living Sous Chef - Craft Menus & Lead Kitchen

Oakmont Senior Living; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holi

Complimentary Meals

Bonus Opportunities

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Emergency Financial Assistance

Job summary

Ivy Park at Hayward, part of Oakmont Management Group’s senior living communities, seeks a Sous Chef to oversee food preparation per menu, policies, and regulations. The position supports Culinary Services Director and may direct daily operations in their absence.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, complimentary meals, 401(k) with match, life insurance, and more. Schedule is Sunday–Thursday, 9:00am–5:30pm at our Hayward campus.

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.).
• 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.
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the dining experience for residents, families, and visitors is high quality (menu selection, meal preparation, presentation, taste, service).
• Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of meals; support special meals, events, and marketing activities.
• Prepare and serve food following sanitary regulations and policies; report incidents to Culinary Services Director.
• Develop culinary procedures to ensure timely food readiness and proper temperatures.
• Follow menu plans and help determine food quality and quantity; minimize waste.
• Maintain portion control and consistency; estimate food requirements and manage waste.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in food service and/or management (preferred)

Job description

Ivy Park at Hayward, part of Oakmont Management Group’s senior living communities, seeks a Sous Chef to oversee food preparation per menu, policies, and regulations. The position supports Culinary Services Director and may direct daily operations in their absence.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, complimentary meals, 401(k) with match, life insurance, and more. Schedule is Sunday–Thursday, 9:00am–5:30pm at our Hayward campus.