Food Services Director - Health Center

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Full-time:
Sunday – Thursday. Pay: $78,000 – $82,000.

We are looking for a passionate Food Services Director to join our team at The Commons in Lincoln, a premiere CCRC campus of Benchmark. As a Food Services Director in our Health Center, you will work in a hospitality model kitchen, directing a dedicated team and interacting with residents of our Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Mind & Memory facilities. 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 healthy work‑life balance, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

The role involves leadership and management duties, but also allows you to practice your craft hands‑on and help cooks prepare and serve food at least two shifts per week.

• Managing a team of food service professionals as you prepare quality meals for the 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.
• 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 maintaining adequate financial records and cost reports.
• Conducting monthly food advisory board meetings with residents and keeping minutes.
• Working minimum of one weekend day every work week.

• Must have knowledge of dietary procedures and related MA Health Department regulations and guidelines for food service operations.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient with MS Suite. Knowledge of dining applications and systems.

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

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company‑provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
• Eligibility may vary by employment status

* Benefits eligibility may vary by employment status.