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Oakmont Senior Living

Sous Chef- Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.72 - $27.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Vacation pay
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 Tustin is a premier senior living community located on a beautifully landscaped campus, managed by Oakmont Management Group (OMG), a top leader in the senior living industry. OMG operates numerous communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands throughout California, Nevada, and Hawaii, serving thousands of seniors. Ivy Park at Tustin offers residents exceptional quality, comfort, and care paired with five-star services and amenities designed to promote continuing independence. Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with comprehensive individualized support, a commitment to meaningful relationships, and a culture built on values such as authenticity, teamwork, compassion, commitment,... 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
  • 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
  • Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
  • Able to be flexible, adapt and respond to change
  • Must comply with health and safety protocols including vaccinations, screenings, and use of personal protective equipment 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 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

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
  • 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 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
  • Ensure that stock levels of staple and non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., 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 and arranged at all times
  • 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
  • Train other culinary personnel to receive food orders that are correct in quality, quantity, and price
  • Visit residents regularly to determine special likes and dislikes to make the Culinary Services Program tailored as much as possible

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

Restaurant, hotel, and hospitality jobs on OysterLink.

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