Dining Services Director

Benchmark Senior Living; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays

3 floating holidays

Vacation time

Health & Wellness PTO

Meal program discount

401k match

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director at The Birches at Concord to lead dining operations on a Monday–Friday schedule with a Manager on Duty rotation. The role is hands-on, supporting cooks on the line for at least 2 shifts weekly and engaging with residents and families as a liaison.

Responsibilities include supervising dining staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, budgeting, and conducting monthly resident advisory activities while maintaining quality meals for

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures and Health Department regulations for food service.
• Able to serve food promptly and efficiently to residents.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Primarily a standing position for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of dining service professionals to prepare quality meals for residents.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations and Benchmark’s SOPs.
• Report accidents and incidents to the Executive Director.
• Follow planned menus respecting dietary guidelines and records.
• Maintain cleanliness of all work areas and inspect storage and janitorial areas.
• Monitor temperature logs for freezers and refrigerators.
• Address resident concerns and service issues promptly.
• Manage department budget and financial records.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Guest/resident interaction

Tools

Budget management

Job description

The Birches at Concord is looking for a Dining Services Director to join their team!

Monday-Friday schedule with Manager on Duty rotation

Salary: $70-$75,000

While the Food Service Director position does contain several management duties, this is not a full administrative position. We expect this individual to be 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 staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a team of food service professionals as you prepare quality meals for our 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 maintain adequate financial records and cost reports


• Conducting monthly food advisory board meetings with residents and keeping minutes


• Working minimum one weekend day every work week

Requirements

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.


• Must have knowledge of dietary procedures and related Health Department regulations and guidelines for food service operations.


• Must be able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient manner.


• Be able to lift up to 50lbs.


• This is primarily a standing position, required to stand in one place for extended periods.

Benefits

As a community leader at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays


• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off3


• Discounted Meal Program


• Associate Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,500


• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs


• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits; no enrollment waiting period


• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability