Dietary Services Manager

Apploi; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Dining Services Manager in Bend to lead dining operations, recruit and train staff, and ensure high-quality meals for residents and guests. You will coach teams, supervise meal prep, and coordinate menus and events in a supportive, professional environment.

The role emphasizes staff development, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with healthcare or senior living teams to maintain exceptional dining standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal culinary or dietary training preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in dining services, preferably in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and senior living dietary requirements.
• Experience planning menus and coordinating special events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage dining services staff; recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to build a high-performing team.
• Conduct regular team huddles; communicate updates and service standards.
• Promote employee engagement and retention; recognize performance and support development.
• Maintain staffing levels to meet service needs and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee daily meal preparation, cooking, plating; ensure quality and portion control.
• Assist hands-on in the kitchen during peak times: prep, cook, plate, expediting.

Skills

Leadership & Team Management

Staff Training & Development

Coaching & Feedback

Communication & Organization

Food Safety Knowledge

Menu Planning & Event Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Physical Stamina (lift 40-50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary or dietary training preferred

Job description

Dining Services Manager

We are committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative community where team members bring professionalism, compassion, and integrity to every interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
• Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate dining services staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to build a high-performing team.
• Conduct regular team huddles to communicate updates, reinforce service standards, and address challenges.
• Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and retention by recognizing performance and supporting professional development.
• Ensure staffing levels are maintained to meet service needs and regulatory requirements.
• Model professionalism, respect, and Mosaic’s core values in all interactions.
• Food Service Operations
• Oversee all aspects of daily meal preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure quality, portion control, and consistency.
• Assist hands‑on in the kitchen as needed, including prepping, cooking, plating, and expediting meals during peak times.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal culinary or dietary training preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in dining services, preferably in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and senior living dietary requirements.
• Experience planning menus and coordinating special events.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off