Sous Chef - Hiring Immediatley Job at Oakmont Senior Living in Santa Clarita

Sous Chef - Hiring Immediately - FULL TIME

Santa Clarita, CA

Pay Range: $20.75 - $22.25

Oakmont of Valencia is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Managed by Oakmont Management Group, we provide exceptional quality, comfort, and care with five-star services and amenities. Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with individualized comprehensive support that promotes continuing independence.

We deliver meaningful lifestyles and relationships with residents, families, and team members by developing a winning culture and living these values: Authenticity, Teamwork, Compassion, Commitment, Resilience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Bonus Opportunities
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance

Responsibilities

• Ensure the dining experience for all residents, family members, and visitors is of high quality including menu selection, meal preparation, presentation, and service.
• Assist with the planning, preparation, and delivery of all meals in the community, ensuring they are 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, established policies, and procedures. Report any incidents or infractions to the Culinary Services Director.
• Develop and implement culinary procedures to ensure food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are met.
• Follow menu plans at all times and assist in determining quality and quantity of food served.
• Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency; estimate food requirements and control serving portions to eliminate waste.
• Act as Department Manager in the absence of the Culinary Services Director regarding staffing and supervision.
• Assist in purchasing, inventory, checking in, and storing food and supplies; ensure stock levels are adequate and organized.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding food handling and serving.
• Order food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand.
• Visit residents regularly to determine special likes and dislikes to tailor the Culinary Services Program.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in food service or management preferred.
• Prefer six (6) months of experience working in a restaurant or similar environment as a Cook.
• Ability to safely operate standard cooking equipment and utensils.
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Proficient with standard office equipment including fax machine, copier, telephone, etc.
• Knowledge of and ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care.
• Ability to work with seniors and interact patiently with cognitively impaired individuals.
• Flexible, adapt and respond to change; make decisions in stressful situations; prioritize tasks and projects.
• Ability to process information and apply common sense understanding to follow written or oral instructions.
• Pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.
• Required vaccination, daily screening, surveillance testing, and PPE as per COVID-19 guidelines.

Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.