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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 $24.00 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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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
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
recognition programs
Student Loan Refinancing
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program
Emergency Financial Assistance

Job Description

Ivy Park at Seal Beach is a premier senior living community located on a beautifully landscaped campus, managed by Oakmont Management Group (OMG). Known for providing exceptional quality, comfort, and care, Ivy Park offers five-star services and amenities designed to support the continuing independence of its residents. The community fosters a rewarding lifestyle where individualized comprehensive support is at the core. Residents at Ivy Park enjoy meaningful lifestyles and build close relationships with families and staff in an atmosphere grounded on values such as Authenticity, Teamwork, Compassion, Commitment, and Resilience. With multiple communities across California, Hawaii, and Nevada, employees have... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be eighteen (18) years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prefer six (6) months of experience as a cook in a restaurant or similar environment
  • Ability to operate standard cooking equipment
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment
  • Knowledge or willingness to learn assisted living and dementia care principles
  • Patience and ability to work with seniors and cognitively impaired individuals
  • Flexibility and adaptability to change
  • Decision-making skills under stressful conditions
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Successful completion of Criminal Background check and health screenings including TB test
  • Compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols as required

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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency
  • Act as Department Manager with regard to staffing and staff supervision in the absence of the Culinary Services Director
  • Assist in purchasing, inventory, checking in, and storing of food and supplies
  • Ensure a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling, and serving of food
  • Ensure food storage areas are clean and properly organized
  • Order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand
  • Train culinary personnel on food order accuracy and quality
  • Visit residents regularly to tailor the Culinary Services Program

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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