Dietary Manager/Cook Serenity Hills Senior Living Beaverton, OR Job Details Full-time $25.50 - $28.00 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Paid orientation Life insurance Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Experience working with individuals requiring tube feeding Kitchen health and safety standards Teamwork Food service health code compliance Tube feeding Budget control Team leadership Patient assessment Safety regulations Physiology knowledge Diagnostic evaluation Supervising experience Kitchen cost control Inventory tracking for food cost management Meal preparation Clinical information systems Resource utilization in healthcare Production management Healthcare team management Materials management in food and beverage Managing kitchen staff Dietetics Individualized treatment planning Organizational budget management Addressing dietary restrictions in food service Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Dietary Manager/Cook to lead our food service operations within an Residential Care living environment. This role combines culinary expertise with management skills to ensure residents receive nutritious, appealing meals that meet health and safety standards. As a key member of our team, you will oversee daily food production, supervise dietary staff, and coordinate with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans. Your energetic approach will inspire a positive dining experience while maintaining compliance with all relevant health regulations and policies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives through excellent nutrition and compassionate leadership. Responsibilities Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs, preferences, and care plans Supervise and manage food service teams, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations Ensure all food production adheres to food safety management standards and health regulation policies Oversee food inventory, budgeting, and cost control measures to optimize resource utilization Supervise compliance with food service health code regulations and implement necessary corrective actions when needed Collaborate with healthcare professionals on care plans involving clinical nutrition, physiology considerations, and acute care needs Lead efforts in food safety management, including regular audits, staff training on hygiene practices, and documentation of compliance activities Manage the dietary department's operations efficiently while fostering a team-oriented environment that emphasizes leadership and quality service Requirements Proven experience in assisted living or long-term care settings with a strong background in dietary management or food service management Knowledge of health regulation policies related to food safety, nutrition standards, and EHR/EHR management systems Demonstrated supervisory experience managing food service teams within a healthcare or similar environment Familiarity with managing budgets, inventory control, and cost-effective food production processes Strong understanding of clinical nutrition principles, dietetics practices, and physiology relevant to elderly or special needs populations Experience with tube feeding protocols, patient assessment techniques, and developing individualized care plans Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate staff while maintaining high standards of quality and safety Ability to perform diagnostic evaluation of nutritional needs in collaboration with healthcare providers Commitment to maintaining compliance with all health codes related to food service operations Join us in creating a vibrant dining environment where nutrition meets compassionate care! This role is essential in enriching residents' lives through healthy eating while leading a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Pay:

$25.50 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person