Assistant Dietary Manager

About the role

Partner with the Certified Dietary Manager and team to ensure quality, nutritional meals are provided daily while maintaining a clean and safe environment. In this position, you may be responsible for a small amount of cooking. You will work to ensure a strong team is in place, working in the correct positions for a smoothly run kitchen. Delegated tasks include ordering inventory, managing the budget, and ensuring menu compliance.

Marquis operates 26 senior care facilities in Oregon, Nevada, and California, and provides rehab and pharmacy services across the nation. You’ll be joining a family of more than 4,000 employees united by one purpose—to be champions of every journey.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily preparation of quality, nutritional meals
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
• Perform light cooking duties as needed
• Manage team assignments to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Handle inventory ordering and budget management
• Ensure compliance with menus and dietary standards

Requirements

• Experience in food preparation in a supervisory role
• Experience as a Lead Chef, Cook in a Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, Retirement facility, or other healthcare setting is preferred
• Opportunity to continue education and obtain Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification with continued employment

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
• Flexible spending for medical and dependent care
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Up to $25,000 toward ongoing education
• Uniforms provided upon hire and on employment anniversary
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee cell phone discount
• Vital Life Foundation contribution for non-profit volunteer hours