CDM, Certified Dietary Manager

WesleyLife; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay Access

Flexible Scheduling

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) plan

Scholarship Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Educational Discounts

Job summary

WesleyLife Park Centre is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to lead culinary operations for the Health Center and Assisted Living, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.

You will supervise a dietary team, manage staffing and trainings, and collaborate with dietitians to deliver outstanding resident dining experiences while maintaining compliance with safety and sanitation requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in healthcare or hospitality with clinical and administrative knowledge preferred.
• State-approved Dietary Manager Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• 1 year of food prep/cooking experience; familiarity with kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee culinary operations for Health Center and Assisted Living, ensuring quality, safety, and presentation.
• Supervise and develop dietary team; hire, train, evaluate, and manage staff; ensure trainings and policies compliance.
• Enhance resident dining experience by collaborating with dietitians and implementing hospitality initiatives.
• Drive quality and compliance through audits and accurate dietary records; ensure sanitation and special diet requirements.
• Champion equipment and facility standards; monitor equipment, schedule maintenance, and lead sanitation efforts.

Skills

Leadership experience

Healthcare knowledge

Food safety awareness

Education

State-approved Dietary Manager Certification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Windows

Job description

About the Role

As a Certified Dietary Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the health, happiness, and daily experience of the residents at Park Centre.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Oversee Culinary Operations: Direct all kitchen, tray service, and dining functions for both Health Center and Assisted Living areas, ensuring food quality, safety, and presentation exceed expectations.
• Supervise and Develop Dietary Team: Hire, train, evaluate, and manage a high‑performing dietary staff, fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring compliance with all required trainings and policies.
• Enhance Resident Dining Experience: Collaborate with dietitians, circulate during meals, and implement hospitality initiatives to ensure residents enjoy personalized, high‑quality dining every day.
• Drive Quality and Compliance: Conduct regular audits, maintain accurate dietary records, and ensure full compliance with safety, sanitation, and specialized diet requirements.
• Champion Equipment and Facility Standards: Monitor kitchen and dining equipment conditions, schedule necessary maintenance, and lead cleanliness and sanitation efforts across all dietary areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in healthcare or hospitality, with clinical and administrative knowledge preferred.
• State‑approved Dietary Manager Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• 1 year of food prep/cooking experience preferred; must know and demonstrate use of kitchen equipment.
• Proficient with PC, MS Windows, Office, and Excel.
• Leadership experience in a health care community with working knowledge of both clinical and administrative areas.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Dietary Manager

Community Location

500 1st St N, Newton, IA 50208

Benefits

• The starting salary will be based on years of experience.
• DailyPay Access: Get paid when you need it — instantly access your earnings before payday.
• Flexible Scheduling: We work with your needs and schedule.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Free wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits.
• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Scholarship Assistance: Up to $3,000/year.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year.
• Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global.
• Ongoing leadership training and development pathways.
• Referral Bonus Program — bring your friends and earn rewards.
• Recognition and appreciation programs that highlight your impact.
• A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support.
• Work‑Life Balance.
• Benefits available after 30 days.

Because of our commitment to your health and well‑being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre‑hire health assessment, drug screen, and tobacco screen prior to beginning employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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