Senior Living Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Dining Experience

Ivyliving; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation & Holidays

Complimentary Meals

Bonus Opportunities

Life Insurance

LifeMart Discount

401(k) with match

Recognition Programs

Student Loan Refinancing

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance

Emergency Financial Aid

Job summary

Oakmont Management Group, Ivy Park at Oakland Hills, is hiring a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in a senior living community. Location: 11889 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA.

The role offers $25.00 - $26.00 per hour, Thursday–Monday schedule, and is subject to policy compliance and safety standards. The Sous Chef will prepare meals per approved menus, supervise staff, and ensure high quality dining experiences for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college course in food service/management preferred.
• 6 months restaurant or cook experience preferred.
• Safely operate standard cooking equipment and utensils.
• Proficient with MS Office programs (Word, Excel).
• Operate standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone).
• Knowledge of assisted living and dementia care.
• Able to work with seniors and interact calmly.
• Flexible, adaptable, able to prioritize tasks under pressure.
• Follow written or oral instructions; strong attention to detail.
• Must pass background check and health screening including TB tests; comply with PPE and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food per menu, policies, standards, and regulations.
• Ensure high quality dining experience for residents, families and visitors.
• Assist planning, preparation, and delivery of all meals; support events.
• Prepare and serve food with sanitary standards; report incidents.
• Develop culinary procedures to meet on-time service and proper temperatures.
• Follow menu plans; help determine quality and quantity of meals.
• Control portions and reduce waste; manage inventories.
• In absence of Culinary Services Director, act as Department Manager for staff.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, and storage; coordinate with Director.
• Maintain sanitary work environment; comply with local codes.
• Inspect storage areas; ensure organized stock and supplies.
• Order food within budget; train staff to receive correct orders.
• Visit residents to tailor Culinary Services program to preferences.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Food service education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Oakmont Management Group, Ivy Park at Oakland Hills, is hiring a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in a senior living community. Location: 11889 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA.

The role offers $25.00 - $26.00 per hour, Thursday–Monday schedule, and is subject to policy compliance and safety standards. The Sous Chef will prepare meals per approved menus, supervise staff, and ensure high quality dining experiences for residents and their families.