Senior Living Dietary Manager — Lead Kitchen & Meals

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

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.