Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $26.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Bonuses
Life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Job Description
Oakmont of Silver Creek is a premier senior living community located in San Jose, California, managed by Oakmont Management Group, a recognized leader in the senior living industry. The community offers a beautifully landscaped campus and provides exceptional quality, comfort, and care with five-star services and amenities designed to support residents in maintaining their independence. Oakmont of Silver Creek is dedicated to delivering meaningful lifestyles and relationships for residents, families, and team members through a culture rooted in the values of Authenticity, Teamwork, Compassion, Commitment, and Resilience.
Oakmont Management Group oversees a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont ... Show More
Oakmont Management Group oversees a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont ... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be eighteen years of age
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Prefer six months of cooking experience in a restaurant or similar environment
- Ability to operate standard cooking equipment and utensils
- Ability to use a personal computer and office equipment
- Must pass criminal background check and health screenings
- Ability to work with seniors and cognitively impaired individuals with patience and compassion
- Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure
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, and telephone
- Knowledge of or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care
- Able to work with seniors and interact patiently with cognitively impaired individuals
- Able to be flexible, adapt to change, make decisions in stressful situations, and prioritize tasks
- Able to follow and carry out written or oral instructions
- Must pass criminal background check and health screenings 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 and 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 with regard to staffing and staff supervision in the absence of the Culinary Services Director
- Assist in the purchasing, inventory, checking in, and storing of food and supplies ensuring stock levels are maintained
- 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 at all times
- Order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand
- Train culinary personnel on proper receiving procedures
- Visit residents regularly to determine special likes and dislikes to tailor the Culinary Services Program
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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