Assistant Director of Food Services

Trilogy Health Services, LLC; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Weekly pay & quarterly increases

HSA with company match

Paid time off + parental leave

Inclusive LGBTQIA+ care coordination

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services seeks an Assistant Director of Food Services (sous chef) at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru, IN. You will support the Food Service Director, manage daily kitchen operations, lead staff, and ensure high-quality meals while upholding safety standards.

You will collaborate across the team, assist with scheduling, training, and staffing needs, and help create a welcoming dining experience for residents with competitive pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent preferred.
• Prior dining leadership experience preferred.
• Prior experience as line cook, prep cook or sous chef preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Food Service Director with daily operations of food service.
• Ensure all food service regulations, standards and guidelines are followed.
• Assist in daily meal service preparation and staff allocations.
• Lead hands-on in meal service to support staffing and production.
• Assist with scheduling, recruitment and labor management as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Meal preparation

Food safety

Sanitation

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY

At Trilogy, you’ll experience a caring, supportive community that values each team member. We prioritize meaningful relationships, genuine teamwork, and continuous growth. With the stability of long‑term care, competitive pay, and exceptional benefits, Trilogy offers a work environment where you’re supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive in your career. If you're ready to join a team committed to your success, Trilogy is where you belong and thrive!

POSITION OVERVIEW

As an Assistant Director of Food Services (sous chef), you will contribute to a positive dining experience for residents by assisting with meal service, food preparation, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Your role ensures that residents receive high-quality meals in a welcoming setting while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Food Service Director with the management of daily food service operations.
• Ensure that all food service regulations, standards, and guidelines are followed.
• Assist in daily meal service preparation, being able to perform all roles and tasks within the food service department.
• Take a hands‑on leadership approach to meal service by working any assignment in the kitchen as needed to assist with staffing and meal production.
• Assist the Food Service Director with scheduling, recruitment, and labor management as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HSE preferred
• Previous experience in dining leadership preferred
• Previous experience as a line cook, prep cook or sous chef preferred

LOCATION

US-IN-Peru
Blair Ridge Health Campus
269 Meadowview Dr
Peru
IN

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Includes free Virtual Doctor Visits, with coverage starting in your first 30 days.
• Get Paid Weekly + Quarterly Increases – Enjoy weekly pay and regular quarterly wage increases.
• Spending & Retirement Accounts – HSA with company match, Dependent Care, LSA, and 401(k) with company match.
• PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Paid time off and fully paid parental leave for new parents.
• Inclusive Care – No-cost LGBTQIA+ support and gender‑affirming care coordination.
• Tuition & Student Loan Assistance – Financial support for education, certifications, and student loan repayment.

ABOUT TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES

Since our founding in 1997, Trilogy has been dedicated to making long‑term care better for our residents and more rewarding for our team members. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Fortune’s Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work. At Trilogy, we embrace who you are, help you achieve your full potential, and make working hard feel fulfilling. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS (WI, IN, OH, MI & KY): for this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.