Food Service Director - Assisted Living

Benchmark Senior Living•Mystic, CT

About The Position

The Food Service Director works in a hospitality-model kitchen at an assisted living care facility, preparing and serving meals while interacting with residents. The role combines management responsibilities with hands-on kitchen work: the director is expected to help cooks prepare and serve food on the line at least two shifts per week. The director also becomes integrated into the Benchmark community, engaging with residents and their families and, when needed, serving as a liaison between residents and staff.

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 and records.
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 at least one weekend day every work week.
Help cooks prepare and serve food on the line at least two shifts per week.
Interact with residents and resident families and act as a liaison between residents and staff when necessary.