Senior Living Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu

Oakmont Senior Living; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Hols

Complimentary Meals

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

LifeMart Discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Oakmont of Simi Valley is a premier senior living community. The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing food per approved menus and standards, guiding the Culinary Department, and ensuring quality service for residents and families.

Responsibilities include menu planning, meal prep, sanitation, staff supervision in the absence of the Culinary Services Director, and collaboration with the team to maintain high care standards. This full-time on-site role offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in food service/management preferred.
• Prefer six (6) months of experience in a restaurant or similar environment as a cook.
• Able to safely operate standard cooking equipment and utensils used in facilities serving food.
• Able to operate a computer and be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of assisted living and dementia care helpful; interact with seniors patiently.
• Flexible, adaptable, able to prioritize tasks and respond to change.
• Must pass criminal background check and health screenings including TB tests.

Responsibilities

• Ensure dining experiences for residents, families, and visitors are high quality.
• Assist planning, prep, and delivery of all meals; support special events.
• Prepare and serve food per sanitary regulations and policies; report issues.
• Develop culinary procedures to meet proper temperatures and on-time service.
• Ensure menu plans are followed; help determine quality and quantity of food.
• Control portions and waste; manage inventory and cost within budget.
• In absence of the Culinary Services Director, supervise staff and operations.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, and storage of food and supplies.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Oakmont of Simi Valley is a premier senior living community. The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing food per approved menus and standards, guiding the Culinary Department, and ensuring quality service for residents and families.

Responsibilities include menu planning, meal prep, sanitation, staff supervision in the absence of the Culinary Services Director, and collaboration with the team to maintain high care standards. This full-time on-site role offers comprehensive benefits.