Director of Dining Services - Assisted Living

Overview

Evans Park is looking for a Dining Services Director. We invite you to connect with your calling, find purpose in your career, and gain lifelong relationships through the power of human connection by transforming the lives of seniors. The Food Service Director will work 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. This individual is expected to be hands-on and on the line, helping 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 staff.

Salary - $80k-$85k

Schedule - Sunday - Thursday

• 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 the Executive Director
• Ensuring that planned menus are followed in accordance with established dietary guidelines
• Maintaining 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 maintaining 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

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

• 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