Senior Living Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Elevate Dining

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Vacation & Holidays

Complimentary meals

Company-paid life insurance

Team member discount (LifeMart)

401(k) with company match

Recognition programs

Student loan refinancing

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oakmont Management Group, based in Irvine, California, is a premier senior living organization operating various Ivy Living communities, including Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. The Sous Chef will manage culinary operations, ensure quality dining, and lead the Culinary Services team in the absence of the director.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, values-driven culture that supports residents, families, and staff across California and beyond.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• 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.
• Oakmont may require vaccination and regular screening per regulatory guidelines.

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.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with established policies and procedures.
• 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.
• 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, order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand.
• Visit residents regularly to determine special likes and dislikes in order to tailor the Culinary Services Program.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

MS Office

Senior care understanding

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in food service

Job description

Oakmont Management Group, based in Irvine, California, is a premier senior living organization operating various Ivy Living communities, including Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. The Sous Chef will manage culinary operations, ensure quality dining, and lead the Culinary Services team in the absence of the director.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, values-driven culture that supports residents, families, and staff across California and beyond.