Senior Living Sous Chef: Elevate Dining

Oakmont Management Group; California (MO); 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

Job summary

Oakmont of El Dorado Hills is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations, ensure high-quality dining for residents, and support the Culinary Services Director. You will manage food preparation, menu execution, and compliance with sanitation standards in a senior living setting.

You will supervise staff in the absence of the Culinary Services Director and collaborate with purchasing and inventory to maintain stock levels while delivering superior dining experiences for residents and families.

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 planning, preparation, and delivery of all meals in the community, ensuring high quality and appetizing results.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with sanitary regulations and established policies; report incidents to the Culinary Services Director.
• Develop and implement culinary procedures to ensure food is ready on time and at proper temperatures.
• Maintain menu plans and assist in determining quantity of food served; monitor quality and quantity.

Skills

Work with seniors

Flexibility/adaptability

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Oakmont of El Dorado Hills is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations, ensure high-quality dining for residents, and support the Culinary Services Director. You will manage food preparation, menu execution, and compliance with sanitation standards in a senior living setting.

You will supervise staff in the absence of the Culinary Services Director and collaborate with purchasing and inventory to maintain stock levels while delivering superior dining experiences for residents and families.