Dining Services Director

Benchmark Senior Living • Brookfield, CT

10d • $80,000 - $83,000

About The Position

The Food Service Director works in a hospitality-model kitchen at an assisted living care facility, preparing and serving meals and interacting with residents. The role combines management duties with hands-on kitchen work, including helping cooks prepare and serve food for at least two shifts per week. The director is expected to become integrated into the Benchmark community, interact with residents and their families, and serve as a liaison between residents and staff when needed. The position also includes managing food service professionals, overseeing daily operations and compliance, and working at least one weekend day every work week.

Requirements

• Able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures and related 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 procedures.
• Report all accidents and incidents to the Executive Director.
• Ensure planned menus are followed in accordance with established dietary guidelines and records.
• Maintain cleanliness of all work areas.
• Inspect food storage rooms and utility and janitorial closets 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 adequate financial records and cost reports.
• Conduct monthly food advisory board meetings with residents and keep minutes.
• Help cooks prepare and serve food on the line for at least two shifts per week.
• Interact with residents and resident families and act as a liaison between residents and staff when needed.
• Work at least one weekend day every work week.

Benefits

• 8 holidays and 3 floating holidays.
• Vacation and Health & Wellness paid time off.
• Discounted meal program.
• Associate referral bonus program, 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