Sous Chef

Position: Sous Chef Sunday – Thursday Pay Range: $23.00 – $24.00 Ivy Park at Huntington Beach 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 Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Emergency Financial Assistance Responsibilities Ensure the dining experience created for all residents, family members, and visitors is of high quality, including menu selection, meal preparation, presentation, taste, and service. Assist with the planning, preparation, and delivery of all meals in the community, making sure they are high quality, palatable, and appetizing. Assist in food preparation for special meals, activities, parties, special events, and marketing. Prepare and serve food in accordance with sanitary regulations and established policies and procedures. Report any incidents or infractions to the Culinary Services Director. Develop and implement culinary procedures that ensure 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 food quality and quantity served. Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency. Estimate food requirements and control serving portions to eliminate waste and leftovers. Act as Department Manager in the absence of the Culinary Services Director, overseeing staffing and supervising staff. Assist with purchasing, inventory, checking in, and storing of food and supplies. Ensure stock levels of staple, non‑staple food, supplies, and equipment are maintained and organized. Ensure a sanitary work environment and compliance with local codes regarding proper storage, handling, and serving of food. Inspect food storage areas, utility/janitorial closets, and related spaces for upkeep and supply control. Order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand. Train other culinary personnel to verify the quality, quantity, and price of food orders. Visit residents regularly to determine special likes and dislikes to tailor the Culinary Services Program individually. Qualifications Must be eighteen (18) years of age. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. College coursework 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 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 interact patiently 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. May be required to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and wear PPE to prevent the spread of COVID‑19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines. Oakmont Management Group, based in Irvine, California, is a recognized leader in the senior living industry that manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands. OMG serves thousands of seniors across communities in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Hawaii. At OMG, we strive to create an atmosphere of family and community among team members, residents, and residents’ families. We select team members for their skills, experience, and passion for working with the elderly. Our practice is to incorporate joy and laughter alongside our expectations of excellence. Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr