Sous Chef

Ivy Living; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Vacation

Personal Day

Sick Pay

Holidays

Complimentary Meals

Bonus Opportunities

Company Paid Life Insurance

Team Member Discount Program

LifeMart

401k Savings Plan with Company Match

Recognition Programs

Student Loan Refinancing

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Emergency Financial Assistance

Job summary

Oakmont Management Group is seeking a Sous Chef for full-time shifts in a premier senior living community. The role focuses on high-quality dining experiences, menu planning, meal preparation, presentation, and service for residents and guests.

The position requires 18+ years, a high school diploma, and restaurant kitchen experience; preferred college coursework in food service/management. Benefits include comprehensive coverage, paid time off, and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College coursework in food service/management preferred.
• About 6 months restaurant/cook experience preferred.
• Operate standard cooking equipment safely.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Operate basic office equipment (fax, copier, phone).
• Know or learn assisted living and dementia care concepts.
• Work with seniors in a caregiving environment.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Follow written or oral instructions.
• Criminal background check and health screening required.
• Vaccination and daily screening per regulatory guidelines may apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality dining experience for residents, families, and visitors.
• Assist planning, prep, and delivery of meals; ensure quality and appetizing presentation.
• Prepare for special meals and events; assist with marketing and activities as needed.
• Prepare and serve food per sanitary regs and policies.
• Report incidents to Culinary Services Director.
• Develop culinary procedures to meet on-time delivery and proper temps.
• Follow menu plans at all times; adjust as directed.
• Assist in determining food quality and quantity; control portions.
• Act as Department Manager in the Director's absence for staffing and supervision.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, and storage of food and supplies.
• Maintain stock levels and organize storage areas.
• Work with Director to specify and select food products.
• Ensure sanitary work environment and compliance with local codes.
• Inspect storage rooms and supply closets for upkeep.
• Order food within budget; maintain inventories.
• Train kitchen staff on receiving correct orders.
• Engage with residents to tailor Culinary Services program to preferences.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service/management coursework

Tools

Cooking equipment

Job description

Position Sous Chef Shifts Time and Days Full Time Pay Range 28 32hr

Ellore Senior Living is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus Managed by Oakmont Management Group we provide exceptional quality comfort and care with five star services and amenities Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with individualized comprehensive support that promotes continuing independence We deliver meaningful lifestyles and relationships with residents families and team members by developing a winning culture and living these values Authenticity Teamwork Compassion Commitment Resilience With communities across California Colorado Hawaii and Nevada opportunities for career growth relocation and travel are significant

Benefits

• Medical Dental and Vision benefits
• Vacation
• Personal Day
• Sick Pay
• Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Bonus Opportunities
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program
• LifeMart
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance

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
• Assist in food preparation for special meals activities parties special events marketing etc
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with established policies and procedures
• Report any incidents or infractions to Culinary Services Director
• 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 staplenon staple food supplies equipment etc are organized and maintained at adequate levels at all times
• Work closely with the Culinary Services Director in specifying and selecting food products
• 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 organizedarranged at all times
• As requested inspect food storage rooms utilityjanitorial closets etc for upkeep and supply control
• As requested order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand
• Train other culinary personnel to only receive food orders that are correct in quality quantity and price
• Visit residents regularly to determine special likes and dislikes in order to make the Culinary Services Program individually tailored as much as possible

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• College course or other education in food service andor 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 andor 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
• For the health and safety of our team members and residents Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate participate in daily screening surveillance testing and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment PPE to prevent the spread of the COVID 19 or other communicable diseases per regulatory guidelines

Oakmont Management Group based in Irvine California is a recognized leader in the senior living industry that manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands OMG serves thousands of seniors across communities in California Colorado Nevada and Hawaii At OMG we strive to create an atmosphere of family and community among team members residents and resident family members We know that caring and meaningful relationships are the foundation of a rewarding life and our team is hand selected for their skills previous experience and passion for working with the elderly Our practice is to incorporate joy and laughter alongside our expectations of excellence Walk into our communities and feel our pride of ownership and commitment to service

Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer