Food and Nutrition Manager
Location
Lake Oswego, OR | United States
Job description
Mary's Woods, a premier senior living community in Lake Oswego, is seeking a Food and Nutrition Manager with excellent skills, passion, and creativity. The Food and Nutrition Manager oversees the general operations of the Dietary Department by providing feedback on policies and procedure compliance among healthcare personnel, instructing employees on safe use, care and maintenance of equipment, and supervising sanitation procedures. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills, a passion for hospitality, and a commitment to the organization's mission.
Mary's Woods is a non-profit senior living community founded in 2001. We offer independent living, assisted living, memory care and residential care in a park-like setting on 40 acres in Lake Oswego. We pride ourselves on our rich heritage, spirit of caring and welcoming culture. We are seeking passionate team members to join us in fulfilling our mission and values.
Below are some of the core responsibilities, experience and skills needed to be successful:
- Familiar with the principles of nutrition as related to menu planning, establishing patterns for modified diets, presentation of quality food, high standards of food service, and basic principles of supervision
- Reviews, monitors and corrects menus for appropriate and therapeutic menu selections
- Monitors food quality and resident meal satisfaction
- Participates in planning normal and special diet menus as prescribed
- Interviews all new residents to assess dietary needs
- Maintains and updates a weekly Nutrition at Risk Review, completes initial and quarterly nutrition assessments, and monitors resident’s weights and adjusts the nutrition service plan as needed
- Provides feedback to the Food and Beverage Director on policies and procedure compliance among healthcare personnel
- Ensures that dietary personnel follow state regulated dietary policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate considerable initiative and judgment involved in assigned tasks, delegating responsibilities, resolving operation problems and handling employee and resident complaints and concerns
- Demonstrates knowledge of food sanitation, food safety, and food regulations
- Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences
- Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds
- Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement
Education and Experience Required:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to the completion of a high school diploma or GED
- College degree in nutrition/food service preferred
- Must hold a Certified Dietary Manager or Registered Dietician Technician license
- Must hold Serv Safe certification
- AED/CRP/First Aid training required
- Previous restaurant and/or food service industry experience in a senior living community or long term care facility highly preferred
- Current Oregon Food Handlers card within 30 days of hire
Employee Benefits: - Free Employee TriMet Pass
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Flexible Spending Account first of the month after hire (working 30+ hours per week)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403b with match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to Fitness Center & Pool
- Complimentary Food Item per Shift
The starting wage depends on experience, certification and education. This is a full-time, exempt position and will include working weekends and holidays.
Working at Mary's Woods in any capacity means you're supporting an organization with a mission rooted in the core values of respect, compassion, excellence, stewardship and justice. We are committed to hospitality in every sense of the word -- priding ourselves on providing exceptional care to residents, opportunities for our employees and neighborliness to our surrounding community. You’re encouraged to apply today if these principles resonate with you!
If you experience any challenges with the application process, please contact Mary’s Woods HR Department at
[email protected]
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