Dining Services Manager: Food & Team Leadership

Brookdale; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Earned wage access

ID theft protection (voluntary)

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Adoption benefit

Disability insurance

FSA & HSA

Life insurance (optional)

Legal plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale in Newberg, OR is seeking a Dining Services Manager to plan, manage and coordinate activities of the dining services department at one or more communities, delivering high-quality meals for residents and staff.

The role requires leadership, cost control, menu planning, and ensuring food safety. You will train staff, manage budgets, maintain regulatory standards and foster a welcoming, service‑oriented dining environment in a compassionate senior living setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years experience in commercial kitchen, operation and line cooking; or equivalent.
• Current ServSafe Certification required; state food service certification if applicable; CSC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, and coordinates activities of the dining services department at one or more locations, and provides food services for residents and employees.
• Develops standards for organization and supervision of dining services.
• Maintains quality dining services within the prescribed budget.
• Determines quality and quantity of food required; plans menus and controls food costs; may be scheduled to prepare meals.
• Oversees food preparation and cooking to ensure meals are prepared per procedures.
• Inspects work areas for compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Trains new employees and directs staff to ensure efficient service flow.
• Directs cost control systems and submits department budget to director.
• Provides nutrition education and counseling for residents; delivers dining services education to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff management

Food safety

Customer service

ServSafe

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brookdale in Newberg, OR is seeking a Dining Services Manager to plan, manage and coordinate activities of the dining services department at one or more communities, delivering high-quality meals for residents and staff.

The role requires leadership, cost control, menu planning, and ensuring food safety. You will train staff, manage budgets, maintain regulatory standards and foster a welcoming, service‑oriented dining environment in a compassionate senior living setting.