Senior Living Sous Chef – Lead Menus & Quality Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holi

Complimentary Meals

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ellore Senior Living is seeking a Sous Chef to lead food preparation and dining quality across a senior living community. You will follow approved menus, maintain high standards, and supervise culinary staff in the absence of the Culinary Services Director.

Responsibilities include planning, preparing, and serving meals, ensuring sanitary practices, controlling portions, and managing inventory within budget.

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
• 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.
• Able to process information and apply common sense understanding to follow and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.
• Oakmont Management Group may require vaccination, daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear PPE per regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the dining experience for residents, family members and visitors is high quality including menu selection, meal preparation, presentation, taste, and service.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of all meals ensuring high quality, palatability, and appetizing meals.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with sanitary regulations and policies; report incidents to Culinary Services Director.
• Develop and implement culinary procedures to ensure timely food readiness and proper temperatures.
• Ensure menu plans are followed; assist in determining quality and quantity of food served.
• Maintain control over meal portions and reduce waste; estimate food requirements.
• In absence of the Director, act as Department Manager for staffing and supervision.
• Assist in purchasing, inventory, and storage; maintain adequate stock levels.
• Ensure sanitary work environment and compliance with local codes; inspect storage areas as needed.
• Order foods within budget; train staff to verify quality, quantity, and price of orders.
• Visit residents to tailor Culinary Services Program to preferences.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Patient with seniors

Flexible, adaptable

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ellore Senior Living is seeking a Sous Chef to lead food preparation and dining quality across a senior living community. You will follow approved menus, maintain high standards, and supervise culinary staff in the absence of the Culinary Services Director.

Responsibilities include planning, preparing, and serving meals, ensuring sanitary practices, controlling portions, and managing inventory within budget.