Dining Services Director

Benchmark Senior Living • Brookfield, CT

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About The Position

The Food Service Director works in a hospitality-model kitchen at an assisted living care facility, preparing and serving food while interacting with residents. The role combines management responsibilities with hands-on culinary work, including helping cooks prepare and serve food for at least two shifts per week. The Director is expected to become part of the Benchmark community, interact with residents and families, and serve as a liaison between residents and staff when needed. The position includes managing food service professionals, overseeing operations and regulatory compliance, maintaining records and budgets, and addressing resident concerns. At least one weekend day must be worked each work week.

Requirements

• Able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures and applicable Health Department regulations and guidelines for food service operations.
• Able to serve food and beverages to residents promptly and efficiently.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand in one place for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of food service professionals while preparing quality meals for residents.
• Complete daily administrative reports.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations and Benchmark’s standards and policies.
• Report all accidents and incidents to the Executive Director.
• Ensure planned menus are followed in accordance with established dietary guidelines.
• Ensure all work areas are clean.
• Inspect food storage rooms, utility and janitorial closets, and other areas for upkeep, supplies, and infection control.
• Review temperature documentation for freezers, refrigerators, and other equipment.
• Address resident concerns and service problems immediately.
• Manage the department budget and maintain financial records and cost reports.
• Conduct monthly food advisory board meetings with residents and keep minutes.
• Work on the food-service line helping cooks prepare and serve food at least two shifts per week.
• Interact with residents and resident families and act as a liaison between residents and staff when necessary.
• Work at least one weekend day every work week.

Benefits

• Eight holidays and three floating holidays.
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off.
• Discounted meal program.
• Associate referral bonus program of up to $1,500.
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits with no enrollment waiting period.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed