What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Services Director - Health Center position at Benchmark Senior Living?
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Full-time: Sun. - Thurs.
Pay: $78,000 - $82,000
We are looking for a passionate Food Services Director to join our team at The Commons in Lincoln, a premiere CCRC campus of Benchmark! As a Food Services Director in our Health Center, you will be working in a hospitality model kitchen, directing a dedicated team and interacting with residents of our Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Mind & Memory facilities. If you are an experienced culinary professional with a passion for interacting with people and a desire to work for a great company that stresses a healthy work-life balance, this is the ideal opportunity for you!
While the Food Service Director position does contain leadership and management duties, this is not a full administrative position. This individual will have the opportunity to practice their craft by being hands-on and, on the line, helping your cooks prepare and serve food at least 2 shifts per week. In addition, this person is expected to become integrated in the Benchmark community, interacting with residents and resident families and when necessary, acting as a liaison between residents and your dining team.
Responsibilities
- Managing a team of food service professionals as you prepare quality meals for the residents
- Completing daily administrative reports
- Ensuring compliance with state, federal and local regulations as well as Benchmark’s S&P’s
- Reporting all accidents and incidents to Executive Director
- Assuring that planned menus are followed in accordance with established dietary guidelines records
- Assuring cleanliness of all work areas
- Inspecting food storage rooms, utility janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep, supply, and infection control
- Reviewing all temperature documentation of freezers, refrigerators, etc. for proper temperatures
- Addressing resident concerns or any problems with service immediately
- Managing department budget and maintaining adequate financial records and cost reports
- Conducting monthly food advisory board meetings with residents and keeping minutes
- Working minimum of one weekend day every work week
Requirements
- Must have knowledge of dietary procedures and related MA Health Department regulations and guidelines for food service operations.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Must be able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Be able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Proficient with MS suite. Knowledge of dining applications and systems.
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
- 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
- Discounted Meal Program
- Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
- Tuition Reimbursement Program*
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
*Eligibility may vary by employment status
Salary : $78,000 - $82,000