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Oakmont Senior Living

Sous Chef

Kailua, HI, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
vacation
personal day
sick pay
Holidays

Job Description

INSERT COMMUNITY NAME is a premier senior living community nestled within a beautifully landscaped campus, dedicated to providing exceptional quality, comfort, and care. As part of the esteemed Oakmont Management Group, this community is committed to delivering five-star services and amenities that enhance the lives of its residents. The community is focused on promoting continuing independence through individualized comprehensive support. Residents enjoy rewarding lifestyles and meaningful relationships with staff, families, and fellow residents, nurtured by a culture that values authenticity, teamwork, compassion, commitment, and resilience.

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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
  • 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
  • Must pass a criminal background check and health screening tests including physical and TB tests
  • For health and safety, team members may be required to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and wear PPE to prevent 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 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 found in food service facilities
  • Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs such as Word and Excel
  • Able to operate standard office equipment including fax machine, copier, and 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
  • Able to make decisions in stressful situations and prioritize tasks and projects
  • Able to process information and apply common sense understanding to follow 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
  • 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
  • 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 in the absence of the Culinary Services Director with regard to staffing and staff supervision
  • Assist in the purchasing, inventory, checking in, and storing of food and supplies
  • Ensure stock levels of staple and non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are organized and maintained at adequate levels at all times
  • Train other culinary personnel to receive food orders that are correct in quality, quantity, and price
  • 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
  • Inspect food storage rooms, utility and janitorial closets for upkeep and supply control
  • Order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand
  • Visit residents regularly to determine special likes and dislikes to tailor the Culinary Services Program

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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