Senior Living Sous Chef - Elevate Dining Experience

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation, Personal Day

Complimentary Meals

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oakmont Management Group is seeking a Sous Chef for its Ellore Senior Living community in California. You will prepare meals following approved menus, ensure high-quality dining, and supervise the Culinary Department in the absence of the Culinary Services Director.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering meals, maintaining sanitary standards, controlling portions, and supporting staff. Must be 18+, HS diploma, and able to operate standard kitchen equipment.

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.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College course in food service/management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Oakmont Management Group is seeking a Sous Chef for its Ellore Senior Living community in California. You will prepare meals following approved menus, ensure high-quality dining, and supervise the Culinary Department in the absence of the Culinary Services Director.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering meals, maintaining sanitary standards, controlling portions, and supporting staff. Must be 18+, HS diploma, and able to operate standard kitchen equipment.