Dining Services Director

Benchmark Senior Living; Haverhill, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & PTO

Meal program

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with match

Life Insurance & LTD

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living at Haverhill Crossings is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead the dining team and stay hands-on helping cooks during shifts. The role focuses on resident interaction, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and ensuring meals meet dietary guidelines.

It combines leadership with direct service on the line, with opportunities to engage residents and families while maintaining high food quality.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Primarily a standing position for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of food service professionals and complete daily administrative reports.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and local regulations and Benchmark’s S&P’s.
• Report accidents and incidents to the Executive Director.
• Follow planned menus in line with dietary guidelines and keep records.
• Maintain cleanliness of all work areas.
• Inspect storage, janitorial areas for upkeep and infection control.
• Review temperature documentation for freezers and refrigerators.
• Address resident concerns promptly and coordinate service.
• Manage department budget and financial records.
• Hold monthly food advisory board meetings with residents and take minutes.

Job description

Benchmark at Haverhill Crossings, 254 Amesbury Rd, Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Haverhill Crossings is looking for a Dining Services Director to join their team!

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

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.

As a community leader at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of 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

Benchmark at Haverhill Crossings, 254 Amesbury Rd, Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States of America