A Great Place to Shine
Join our team
Featured Role: Sous Chef
Mary’s Woods is seeking a Sous Chef with a commitment to both culinary excellence and leadership development with a hands-on, lead-by-example management style to assist with overseeing our kitchen operations.
This is an opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a collaborative and supportive environment where quality, hospitality, and resident satisfaction are top priorities.
Best Place to Work
Thank you to readers of the Lake Oswego Review and the West Linn Tidings for awarding Mary’s Woods as Best Place to Work, Best Independent Living Community, and Business of the Year in Lake Oswego & West Linn in 2026.
Hear From Team Members
Explore rewarding careers that offer both personal fulfillment and opportunities for professional growth.
Meet the People Behind the Mission
Discover why people at Mary’s Woods love what they do—they build meaningful connections, work in a beautiful campus setting, and make lasting differences every day.
Mary’s Woods Staff – Come Shine With Us!
Supporting Team Members
We are proud to support our employees through tuition assistance, the Sister Roswitha Frawley Educational Scholarship, and an employee emergency assistance fund. These programs are designed to help team members grow, learn, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence and support.
Hear from the 2025 Recipients
Meet the 2025 recipients of the Sister Roswitha Frawley Educational Scholarship and learn how Mary’s Woods is helping them achieve their dreams.
Their stories reflect our commitment to nurturing the potential of every individual on our team.
Tuition Assistance
Supporting accredited degree and certification programs, vocational training, and credit hour courses at institutes of higher learning.
Educational Scholarship
To pursue their career goals, team members, their legal spouses / partners or dependents under 23 can apply to earn a scholarship.
Emergency Assistance
If you need help with car repair, groceries, housing, or unexpected medical bills the employee emergency assistance fund is here for you.
Find Your Purpose at Mary’s Woods
Mary’s Woods team members consistently share how proud they are to be part of this remarkable community. In a recent satisfaction survey, employees rated Mary’s Woods above the national average across several key areas.
Highlights include:
- Sense of making a meaningful difference
- Building strong friendships with colleagues
- Achieving a sense of fulfillment
- Maintaining a healthy work-life balance
Join our team! Apply today and become a valued member of the Mary’s Woods community!
For job-related inquiries, email Human Resources at mwhr@maryswoods.org.
Mary’s Woods is a smoke-free campus.
Community, it’s why a lot of us stay at Mary’s Woods for so long.
Life at Mary’s Woods
Are you curious about working at Mary’s Woods? Our social media channels are designed to give you a glimpse into life on campus for residents and team members.
Mary’s Woods’ Facebook feed shares real moments from life here, from resident activities and celebrations to career spotlights and campus events.
Stay connected, follow Mary’s Woods on Facebook!
Our Benefits
Mary’s Woods offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time and part-time employees that includes:
- Medical / Rx / Vision
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Account
- Complimentary Meal per Shift
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Jury Duty Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Seven Paid Holidays
- Two Floating Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
(up to 5% match after 1 year)
Working at Mary’s Woods
Together, we foster an environment that encourages independence, enriches lives, and nurtures a strong sense of belonging. We value the diverse skills and talents each individual brings, as we work together to create a thriving and supportive community. Whether your passions lie in culinary arts, housekeeping, maintenance, caregiving, administration, or nursing, Mary’s Woods welcomes and encourages you to apply.
Visit the FAQ page to learn about the senior living industry and specifically, the Mary’s Woods community.
In Three Words
In just three words, employees share what they love most about working at Mary’s Woods.
| Diversity |
| Beauty |
| Compassion |
Ryan D.
| Caring |
| Friendly |
| Family |
Paulette M.
| Family |
| Beautiful |
| Vibrant |
Jessica M.
| Faithfulness |
| Beauty |
| Community |
Lewis R.
| Welcoming |
| Warm |
| Wonderful |
Robbie S.
| Compassion |
| Commitment |
| Community |
Jen F.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants for all positions will be considered on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or veteran status. Mary’s Woods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Have a question?
Contact Mary’s Woods Human Resources department at mwhr@maryswoods.org.