
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $25.00 - $27.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Split Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
vacation
personal day
sick pay
Holidays
Complimentary Meals
Bonus opportunities
Company paid life insurance
Team member discount program
401(k) savings plan
recognition programs
Student Loan Refinancing
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program
Emergency Financial Assistance
Job Description
Oakmont of Roseville is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus, managed by Oakmont Management Group. Oakmont Management Group, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a recognized leader in the senior living industry managing a diverse portfolio of communities across California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Nevada under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands. With a commitment to delivering exceptional quality, comfort, and care, Oakmont of Roseville offers residents an enriching lifestyle backed by a comprehensive support system that promotes independence and well-being. The community prides itself on its five-star services and amenities that enhance the daily living experience for senior residents. Oakmont Management Group fosters a positive environment through core values such as authenticity, teamwork, compassion, commitment, and resilience. Their focus extends beyond care to creating meaningful lifestyles, fostering relationships among residents, families, and team members alike.
The role of Sous Chef at Oakmont of Roseville is essential in maintaining the high standards of culinary excellence expected within the community. This position operates under the guidance of the Culinary Services Director but takes on significant responsibility in directing the overall operations of the Culinary Department in their absence. The Sous Chef plays a key role in planning, preparing, and serving meals that are not only nutritious but also appealing and customized to the dietary needs and preferences of senior residents. The position requires overseeing menu selection, ensuring food is prepared according to approved recipes and safety standards, and maintaining high levels of cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen operations. Working Sunday through Thursday, including both opening and closing shifts, the Sous Chef is a pivotal member of the team whose contributions directly impact the dining experience of residents and guests. With a competitive pay range of $25.00 to $27.00 per hour, this role offers an opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about senior care to grow and thrive in an enriching environment. The Sous Chef also participates in food inventory management, staff supervision when required, and collaboration to continuously improve the culinary program, ensuring meals are consistently of impeccable quality and tailored to individual tastes and health requirements. This role demands adaptability, leadership, and a dedication to compassion and service within a supportive team culture. Oakmont Management Group also emphasizes career growth opportunities across its locations and supports team members with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote work-life balance and professional development.
The role of Sous Chef at Oakmont of Roseville is essential in maintaining the high standards of culinary excellence expected within the community. This position operates under the guidance of the Culinary Services Director but takes on significant responsibility in directing the overall operations of the Culinary Department in their absence. The Sous Chef plays a key role in planning, preparing, and serving meals that are not only nutritious but also appealing and customized to the dietary needs and preferences of senior residents. The position requires overseeing menu selection, ensuring food is prepared according to approved recipes and safety standards, and maintaining high levels of cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen operations. Working Sunday through Thursday, including both opening and closing shifts, the Sous Chef is a pivotal member of the team whose contributions directly impact the dining experience of residents and guests. With a competitive pay range of $25.00 to $27.00 per hour, this role offers an opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about senior care to grow and thrive in an enriching environment. The Sous Chef also participates in food inventory management, staff supervision when required, and collaboration to continuously improve the culinary program, ensuring meals are consistently of impeccable quality and tailored to individual tastes and health requirements. This role demands adaptability, leadership, and a dedication to compassion and service within a supportive team culture. Oakmont Management Group also emphasizes career growth opportunities across its locations and supports team members with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote work-life balance and professional development.
Job Requirements
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- 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
- Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs
- Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
- Must pass a criminal background check and health screening tests including physical and TB tests
Job 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
Job Duties
- 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
- Develop and implement culinary procedures that ensure that food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are met as directed
- Ensure menu plans are followed at all times
- 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
- Act as Department Manager with regard to staffing and staff supervision in the absence of the Culinary Services Director
- Assist in the purchasing, inventory, checking in, and storing of food and supplies as requested
- Ensure that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are organized and maintained at adequate levels at all times
- Work closely with 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 organized/arranged at all times
- Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control as requested
- Order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand as requested
- Train culinary personnel to receive food orders that are correct in quality, quantity, and price
- Visit residents regularly to determine special likes and dislikes to tailor the Culinary Services Program individually as much as possible
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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