Senior Living Dining Director — Hands-On Leader

Benchmark Senior Living; Brookfield (CT); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Vacation time

Health & Wellness PTO

Discounted Meal Program

Associate Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Descrizione del lavoro

Benchmark Senior Living in Connecticut is seeking a Food Service Director to lead a hospitality-style kitchen, cook and serve meals, and engage with residents and families. This hands-on role requires coordinating cooks, ensuring dietary guidelines, and maintaining Quality and safety standards on site.

You will manage a team, oversee budgets, and participate in resident events while maintaining a strong work-life balance in a supportive community.

Competenze

• Must follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures and Health Department guidelines.
• Able to serve food and beverages promptly.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs; standing for extended periods.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Food service operations

Dietary guidelines

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Descrizione del lavoro

Benchmark Senior Living in Connecticut is seeking a Food Service Director to lead a hospitality-style kitchen, cook and serve meals, and engage with residents and families. This hands-on role requires coordinating cooks, ensuring dietary guidelines, and maintaining Quality and safety standards on site.

You will manage a team, oversee budgets, and participate in resident events while maintaining a strong work-life balance in a supportive community.