Certified Dietary Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Certified Dietary Manager to lead our food service operations within a healthcare or skilled nursing environment. In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of dietary services, ensuring high-quality nutrition, compliance with health regulations, and efficient management of food production and team coordination. Your expertise will support residents’ well-being through personalized care plans and nutritious meal offerings, fostering a positive dining experience for all. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ health and quality of life while demonstrating strong leadership and management skills.

Duties

• Manage and supervise food service teams, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations to ensure optimal team performance
• Develop and implement nutritious menus aligned with dietary guidelines, residents’ care plans, and individual preferences
• Oversee food safety management practices to ensure compliance with health code regulations and prevent contamination or foodborne illnesses
• Conduct patient assessments to tailor meal plans that meet specific dietary needs such as tube feeding, clinical nutrition requirements, or special diets
• Monitor food production processes to maintain quality standards, portion control, and cost efficiency within budget parameters
• Ensure accurate documentation using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for care plans, dietary assessments, and regulatory compliance reports
• Stay informed about health regulation policies and implement necessary adjustments to maintain compliance across the dietary department

Skills

• Proven management experience in food service management or dietary departments within healthcare or assisted living settings
• Strong knowledge of nutrition science, physiology, clinical nutrition, and dietetics principles
• Excellent team management skills with the ability to supervise staff effectively and foster a collaborative work environment
• Experience with food safety management practices and health regulation policy compliance
• Skilled in managing budgets, food production processes, and inventory control to optimize resources
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for managing electronic health records related to patient care and dietary documentation
• Ability to perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans that incorporate specialized diets such as tube feeding or diagnostic evaluation requirements
• Knowledge of acute care environments and experience with managing food service teams in fast-paced settings is preferred

Join us in delivering exceptional nutritional care that enhances residents’ lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in leadership, care planning, and health coaching. If you are passionate about making a difference through effective management of dietary services while ensuring safety and compliance—this is the perfect role for you!

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person