Dietary Manager

We are Regency Woodland, located in Salem, OR, offering retirement and assisted living options with compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed retirement community. Our focus on wellness and enabling residents to remain as independent as possible provides the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own. Join our quality care team and make a difference!

The Dietary Manager is responsible for the Dietary Department of the assisted living community and promoting a positive image to residents, families, and guests. Responsible for Front and Back of the house.

• Supervises the staff in the daily operation of the department, monitoring job assignments and the quality of food preparations
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff and provides an orientation to new staff members and ongoing coaching to current staff
• Prepares and submits food and supply orders, audits supply stock, and ensures that the department has sufficient food supply and working equipment at all times
• Prepares meals as needed
• Communicates company policies and health department standards to all staff holding staff accountable for preparing, serving, and storing food in accordance with all standards and policies
• Evaluates staff performance and provides feedback, coaching, and discipline as needed to staff members
• Inspects the food service areas and equipment ensuring they are clean, safe, and orderly meeting community fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemicals regulations and policies
• Taking prompt action to address any unsafe conditions or equipment problems

Position Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Certified Dietary Manager Certification highly recommended
• Food Handler's card where required
• Education or experience sufficient to meet position requirements or as required by State regulations
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations
• Prefer prior experience in a commercial kitchen environment
• Requires attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Resident care philosophy with a focus on providing the highest level of quality service and professional interaction
• Maintains a clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors
• Ability to positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other employees
• Has compassion and special interest in working with the senior population
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other employees
• Has compassion and special interest in working with the senior population
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and over time, to meet the req
• Maintains CPR and/or First Aid Certification as required by State regulations

Regency Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.