Dietary Manager

Caring Places Management; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth/Telemedicine

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Plan (w/ employer matching)

Generous Paid Time Off Accrual

Competitive Wages

Exceptional Work Environment

Certifications encouraged

Job summary

Caring Places Management is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager for our Forest Grove, OR community. This full-time role leads kitchen operations, plans meals to meet dietary needs, and supports a warm, homelike environment for residents and families.

The position requires strong leadership, budgeting skills, and a focus on exceptional service. Responsibilities include overseeing meal prep, vendor coordination, cost control, and supporting marketing events to engage residents.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Food Handler’s Permit.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Prior experience cooking in an institutional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the kitchen staff.
• Oversee pre-meal and meal preparation, including ordering supplies and meeting with vendors.
• Manage all kitchen expenses within budget.
• Assist with marketing and social events, including decorating the dining room area.
• Ensure kitchen and dining areas meet company standards for cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor relations

Meal planning

Job description

Description

Dietary Manager Needed!

• Full-Time
• Wage starts at $24, DOE!
• See below for more info!

At Caring Places Management, we have been passionate about providing exceptional care for seniors throughout the Pacific Northwest since we opened our first community in 1991. We are a family-owned business that believes in enriching the lives of our residents by fostering a homelike environment where the care staff feels like family and the community feels like home. Join our team of talented, fun-loving individuals and together we can achieve our mission of Exceeding Expectations for Loving, Thoughtful Care!

Are you, or someone you know, passionate about:

• Making a difference in the day-to-day lives of a vulnerable population of seniors?
• Preparing healthy, homemade meals that both meet the dietary needs of our residents and taste great?
• Providing leadership and mentoring for other dietary staff?

Forest Grove Beehive, our beautiful community in Forest Grove, OR is looking for a Dietary Manager. This position reports directly to the Administrator and fills a crucial role within the community by overseeing and organizing the preparation and service of meals while making lasting connections with our residents, their families, and our exceptional care team.

Benefits and Perks:

• Telehealth/Telemedicine
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan (w/ employer matching)
• Generous Paid Time Off Accrual
• Competitive Wages
• Exceptional Work Environment
• Wage starts at $24, DOE & Certifications!

Requirements

Job Duties:

• Provide leadership to the kitchen staff
• Oversee pre-meal and meal preparation, including ordering necessary supplies and meeting with vendors
• Manage all kitchen expenses (food, equipment, staff) within budget
• Assist with marketing and social events, including decorating the dining room area
• Responsible for meeting company standards for kitchen/dining room cleanliness and organization.

Requirements:

• Must have a current Food Handler’s Permit
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Prior experience with cooking in an institutional setting required;
• Strong leadership and communication skills;
• Ability to use a computer when necessary to fulfil the duties of the role;
• Ability to understand and meet specialized dietary needs;
• Prior experience managing expenses within budgetary guidelines;
• Organized with a commitment to exceptional customer service

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