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Oakmont Senior Living

Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $22.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
vacation
Paid Time Off
Complimentary Meals
Bonus opportunities
Company paid 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

Oakmont of Santa Clarita is a premier senior living community managed by Oakmont Management Group, located on a beautifully landscaped campus that provides residents with exceptional quality, comfort, and care. Known for offering five-star services and amenities, Oakmont of Santa Clarita fosters a rewarding lifestyle with comprehensive individualized support designed to promote continuing independence for its residents. The community emphasizes meaningful lifestyles and relationships among residents, their families, and team members by nurturing a culture of authenticity, teamwork, compassion, commitment, and resilience. With locations across California, Hawaii, and Nevada, Oakmont Management Group offers significant opportunities for career growth, relocation, and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be eighteen years of age
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Prefer six 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 operate standard office equipment including fax machine, copier, telephone
  • 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
  • Must pass a criminal background check and health screening tests, including physical and TB tests
  • Comply with vaccination, daily screening, surveillance testing, and PPE use per regulatory guidelines

Job Qualifications

  • Must be eighteen years of age
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, college courses or education in food service or management preferred
  • Prefer six months of experience working in a restaurant or similar environment as a cook
  • Able to safely operate standard cooking equipment and utensils
  • Proficient in MS Office programs such as Word and Excel
  • Able to operate standard office equipment including fax machine, copier, telephone
  • Knowledge of assisted living and dementia care theory and practice preferred
  • Able to work with seniors and interact patiently with cognitively impaired individuals
  • Able to adapt, respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations, and prioritize tasks
  • Able to follow written or oral instructions with common sense understanding
  • Must pass criminal background check and health screening tests including physical and TB tests
  • Compliance with health and safety protocols including vaccination and PPE use as required

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
  • Develop and implement culinary procedures to ensure food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are met
  • Ensure menu plans are followed at all times and assist in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served
  • Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency, estimate food requirements and control serving portions to eliminate waste
  • Act as Department Manager in the absence of the Culinary Services Director, overseeing staffing and staff supervision
  • Assist in the purchasing, inventory, checking in, and storing of food and supplies, ensuring stock levels are adequate
  • Ensure a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding food storage, handling, and serving
  • Inspect food storage areas for cleanliness and supply control
  • Order food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories
  • Train culinary personnel in proper food receiving
  • Visit residents regularly to tailor culinary services to their preferences

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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