At Caring Places Management, we have been passionate about providing exceptional care for seniors throughout the Pacific Northwest since we opened our first community in 1991. We are a family-owned business that believes in enriching the lives of our residents by fostering a homelike environment where the care staff feels like family and the community feels like home.

Join our team of talented, fun-loving individuals and together we can achieve our mission of Exceeding Expectations for Loving, Thoughtful Care!

Are you, or is someone you know, passionate about:

• Making a difference in the day-to-day lives of a vulnerable population of seniors?
• Preparing healthy, homemade meals that both meet the dietary needs of our residents and taste great?
• Providing leadership and mentoring for other dietary staff?

If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!

Caring Places Management is actively recruiting for a Dietary Manager to join our Assisted Living & Memory Care community, Heritage House Buckley, in Buckley, WA. This position reports directly to the Administrator and fills a crucial role within the community by overseeing and organizing the preparation and service of meals while making lasting connections with our residents, their families, and our exceptional care team.

Job Duties:

• Provide leadership to the kitchen staff
• Oversee pre-meal and meal preparation, including ordering necessary supplies and meeting with vendors
• Manage all kitchen expenses (food, equipment, staff) within budget
• Assist with marketing and social events, including decorating the dining room area
• Responsible for meeting company standards for kitchen/dining room cleanliness and organization.

Requirements:

• Prior experience with cooking in an institutional setting;
• Strong leadership and communication skills;
• Ability to use a computer when necessary to fulfil the duties of the role;
• Ability to understand and meet specialized dietary needs;
• Prior experience managing expenses within budgetary guidelines;
• Highly organized with a commitment to exceptional customer service; and
• Must have a current Food Handler’s Permit or be able to obtain one prior to hire.

Benefits and Perks:

• Wage is starting at $24, DOE & Certifications
• Telehealth/Telemedicine – Effective from the first day of employment free of cost to employees and their immediate family members
• Health Insurance with Health Savings Account for Full-Time Employees
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off Accrual
• And More!

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