Benchmark at Mount Pleasant is seeking a dedicated and innovative Culinary Services Director to lead the culinary and dining services team in our brand-new 100 unit Assisted Living Community. In this role, you will be the heart of our food service operation, creating a positive dining experience for all.

This is an exciting opportunity for a friendly and resourceful leader who is committed to making a positive impact through exceptional dining experiences. 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!

Benchmark Senior Living invites you to explore career opportunities that embrace your talents and aspirations! Benchmark is a senior living leader in the Northeast, providing a comprehensive range of options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Mind and Memory Care, as well as respite care. We're excited to expand our presence in New York with the upcoming opening of Benchmark at Mount Pleasant, located in Thornwood, NY.

If you’re ready to share your culinary expertise and bring your friendly personality to our dining culture, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,0000

Anticipated Hire Date: January 2025

As the Culinary Services Director, you will be working in a hospitality model kitchen, cooking, serving, and interacting with residents of our assisted living care facility. While this position does contain several management duties, this is not a full administrative role. 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 Include:

• 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.

• 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays.
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off.
• Discounted Meal Program.
• Associate Referral Bonus Program.
• 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.

• A degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in food production/management.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures and related Health Department regulations and guidelines for food service operations.
• Current Serve Safe certification or ability to become certified within 90 days of hire date.