Nutrition Services Manager

Location: Lake Oswego, OR
Schedule: Full-time, exempt

About Mary’s Woods

Mary’s Woods is a vibrant senior living community rooted in compassion, respect, and excellence. Here, we don’t just provide care — we create an environment where residents and staff alike feel a sense of belonging, dignity, and joy. If you are passionate about hospitality, wellness, and purposeful work, Mary’s Woods may be the place for you.

The Role

The Nutrition Services Manager provides leadership and oversight for the Nutrition Services Department. This role bridges clinical nutrition, dining operations, and hospitality, ensuring that residents receive excellent nutrition care and dining experiences. The Manager supervises staff, ensures regulatory compliance, supports interdisciplinary collaboration, and fosters a culture of hospitality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Nutrition Services team, promoting accountability and resident-centered care.

• Provide clinical nutrition oversight, including assessments, counseling, care planning, and quarterly reviews.

• Collaborate with nursing, wellness, and dining teams to integrate nutrition into holistic care.

• Oversee daily dining operations, including menu planning, food quality, and meal satisfaction.

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, food safety, sanitation, and HIPAA.

• Manage budgets, staffing, inventory, and purchasing with efficiency and sustainability in mind.

• Engage with residents and families to deliver personalized, respectful, and culturally inclusive nutrition services.

What We’re Looking For

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) required upon hire, or must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical nutrition or foodservice management, preferably in senior living or healthcare.

• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in compliance, sanitation, and interdisciplinary teamwork.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and resident-service skills.

• ServSafe certification required; CPR/AED/First Aid required.

• College degree in nutrition/food service preferred.

Perks & Benefits

At Mary’s Woods, we take care of the people who take care of our residents. Team members enjoy:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan with employer match after 1 year of employment

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Employee assistance program (EAP) for wellness and support

• Scholarship opportunities and professional development support

• On-site amenities such as dining options, fitness center, and beautiful walking paths

• A workplace culture that values compassion, respect, excellence, stewardship, and justice

Physical & Work Environment

This role requires flexibility to work across dining and resident care environments. Occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds) and extended standing/walking may be necessary. Safety and infection control practices are a critical part of the role.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week with flexibility to meet the evolving needs of residents and the community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mary’s Woods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.