Overview
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The Food Service Director will be working in a hospitality model kitchen, cooking, serving, and interacting with residents of our assisted living care facility. 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 strong work-life balance, this is the ideal opportunity for you!
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 and 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 a minimum of 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 of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
* 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
* Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
* 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
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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