Senior Living Sous Chef — Elevate Dining for Residents

Oakmont Senior Living; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Vacation & holidays

Bonus opportunities

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Meal program

Employee assistance program

Relocation/travel support

Recognition programs

Student loan refinancing

Pet insurance

Emergency financial assistance

Job summary

Oakmont Senior Living seeks a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations within our premier senior living community. This full-time role requires AM/PM shifts and weekend availability to ensure consistent, high-quality dining experiences for residents and guests.

You will supervise kitchen staff, prepare meals per approved menus, maintain food safety standards, and collaborate with the Culinary Services Director to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in food service/management preferred.
• Six months' experience as a cook in a restaurant or similar setting.
• Able to safely operate standard cooking equipment and MS Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Knowledge of assisted living and dementia care is helpful; ability to work with seniors.
• Flexible shifts; ability to adapt to changes and manage time under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals ensuring high quality, taste, and presentation.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of all meals, including special events.
• Maintain sanitary food handling and adherence to policies; report issues to the Culinary Services Director.
• Develop culinary procedures to ensure food is ready on time and at proper temperatures.
• Ensure menus are followed and determine quality/quantity of food served.
• Control portions and minimize waste; manage inventories and stock levels.
• In the absence of the Culinary Services Director, act as Department Manager for staffing.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, and storage of food and supplies; coordinate with director.

Skills

Culinary skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service/management coursework preferred

Job description

Oakmont Senior Living seeks a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations within our premier senior living community. This full-time role requires AM/PM shifts and weekend availability to ensure consistent, high-quality dining experiences for residents and guests.

You will supervise kitchen staff, prepare meals per approved menus, maintain food safety standards, and collaborate with the Culinary Services Director to deliver exceptional service.