Sous Chef - Full Time - Brand New Community!Sous Chef - Full Time - Urgently Hiring! Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour (depends on experience) Please apply online before attending the hiring event! The Ridge at Westlake Village, a brand-new assisted living and memory care community is preparing to open this winter and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey! We are seeking enthusiastic and driven team members who are ready to help us build an exceptional culture from the beginning.
This is your chance to join a team that values Authenticity, Teamwork, Compassion, Commitment, and Resilience. If you're driven to grow professionally and passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of seniors, The Ridge at Westlake Village is the place for you.
The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing food in accordance with the approved menu, property policies and procedures, current standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our property. In the absence of the Culinary Services Director, the Sous Chef may be called upon to assure that quality food service is provided at all times by directing the overall operations of the Culinary Department.
Responsibilities: 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.As directed, 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.In the absence of the Culinary Services Director, act as Department Manager with regard to staffing and staff supervision.Ensure a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling, and serving of food.As requested, order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand.Visit residents regularly to determine special likes and dislikes.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.Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.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. Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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