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Oakmont Senior Living

Sous Chef

Palmdale, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

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

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
vacation
personal day
sick pay
Holidays
Complimentary Meals
Bonus opportunities
Company paid life insurance
Team member discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Match
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. This community exemplifies exceptional quality, comfort, and care by offering five-star services and amenities designed to enhance the lives of its residents. Residents at Oakmont of Santa Clarita enjoy a rewarding lifestyle, supported by individualized comprehensive care plans that promote continued independence. The community fosters meaningful relationships among residents, families, and staff by emphasizing core values such as authenticity, teamwork, compassion, commitment, and resilience. The breadth of amenities and personalized services position Oakmont as a leader in senior living,... Show More

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
  • Must pass a criminal background check and health screening tests including physical and TB tests
  • Able to operate standard cooking equipment
  • Able to work with seniors and cognitively impaired individuals
  • Able to be flexible and make decisions in stressful situations
  • Willing to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols

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 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, 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
  • Willing to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols including vaccination, screening, testing, and use of personal protective equipment

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
  • Develop and implement culinary procedures that ensure food readiness and proper temperature levels
  • Ensure menu plans are followed at all times
  • Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency to eliminate waste
  • Act as Department Manager in the absence of the Culinary Services Director regarding staffing and supervision
  • Assist in purchasing, inventory, and storage of food and supplies
  • Ensure sanitary work environment and compliance with local codes
  • Organize and maintain food storage areas
  • Order food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories
  • Visit residents regularly to tailor culinary services to individual preferences

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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