Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.75 - $22.25
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
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
Oakmont of Santa Clarita is a premier senior living community located on a beautifully landscaped campus that offers exceptional quality, comfort, and care. Managed by Oakmont Management Group, a recognized leader in the senior living industry, Oakmont of Santa Clarita provides five-star services and amenities designed to support the independence and well-being of its residents. The community fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents can enjoy a rewarding lifestyle filled with meaningful relationships and personalized care. Team members are valued for their commitment to authenticity, teamwork, compassion, commitment, and resilience. Oakmont Management Group has communities across California, Hawaii, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Prefer six (6) months 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
- 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
- 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 PPE to prevent 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
- For the health and safety of team members and residents, Oakmont Management Group may require vaccination, participation in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear PPE per regulatory guidelines
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
- 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
- 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 in the purchasing, inventory, checking in, and storing of food and supplies
- Ensure stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment 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
- Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control
- 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 Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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