Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.00 - $21.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
vacation
personal day
sick pay
Holidays
Complimentary Meals
Bonus opportunities
Life insurance
Team member discount program
401(k) savings plan
recognition programs
Student Loan Refinancing
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program
Emergency Financial Assistance

Job Description

Ivy Park at Seven Oaks is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus, providing exceptional quality, comfort, and care complemented by five-star services and amenities. Managed by Oakmont Management Group, a recognized leader in the senior living industry with a portfolio of communities across California, Nevada, and Hawaii, Ivy Park at Seven Oaks offers a rewarding lifestyle for its residents. The community focuses on individualized comprehensive support promoting continuing independence, meaningful lifestyles, and relationships among residents, families, and team members. Values such as authenticity, teamwork, compassion, commitment, and resilience are deeply embedded in the culture, aiming to deliver excellence and foster a warm family-like atmosphere. The community not only caters to the needs of seniors but also provides significant opportunities for career growth, relocation, and travel within its multiple locations. Eligible team members can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, complimentary meals, bonus opportunities, life insurance, discount programs, retirement savings plans, and more.

The Sous Chef position at Ivy Park at Seven Oaks is a full-time role with a competitive pay range of $20.00 to $21.00 per hour. This pivotal role is responsible for preparing and overseeing food production in accordance with the approved menu, property policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory standards. The Sous Chef plays a crucial role in ensuring the dining experience for residents, family members, and visitors meets high-quality standards in terms of menu selection, meal preparation, presentation, taste, and service. When the Culinary Services Director is absent, the Sous Chef assumes responsibility for directing the overall operations of the Culinary Department, including staff supervision and management. Key duties include assisting in the planning and preparation of all meals, ensuring compliance with sanitary regulations, monitoring food portions and quality, managing inventory and supplies, and maintaining sanitary and organized food storage environments. The Sous Chef must work closely with the Culinary Services Director to implement culinary procedures that guarantee timely and temperature-appropriate food service.

Additionally, the role demands frequent interaction with residents to tailor the culinary services according to their personal preferences, enhancing the individual dining experience. The ideal candidate must be capable of adapting to a dynamic work environment, managing stressful situations, and prioritizing tasks effectively. This position requires not only culinary expertise but also a compassionate approach towards senior residents, including those with cognitive impairments. The Sous Chef must also adhere to health and safety protocols, including passing a criminal background check and health screenings, and may be required to follow COVID-19 safety mandates implemented by Oakmont Management Group. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to an esteemed senior living community that values excellence, camaraderie, and compassionate care.

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 typically found in facilities serving food
  • Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs
  • Able to operate standard office equipment, including fax machine, copier, telephone
  • 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
  • May be required to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and wear personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other communicable diseases

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
  • 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
  • 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 organized/arranged at all times
  • As requested, 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
  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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