CDM-Certified Dietary Manager & Food Service Lead

Garden Healthcare; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Euclid Beach Nursing & Rehab Center is seeking a Dietary Manager/Food Service Director to lead the Dining Services department in our nursing home. You will plan, organize, and direct daily operations, ensure nutrition quality, compliance with regulations, and maintain clean, safe kitchen standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing budgets and food purchasing, attending QAPI meetings, and ensuring timely service of meals that meet residents' needs and preferences.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State nursing home dietary requirements.
• Graduate of culinary or nutritional program preferred.
• Prior food service experience in a long-term care setting, preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience, preferred.
• Must be CDM certified.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the Dietary Department daily to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.
• Inspects storage areas on a weekly basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order.
• Plans nutritionally balanced meals reflecting residents' likes and dislikes and Public Health regulations.
• Is responsible for food purchase, production, and timely service of meals.
• Directs and supervises all dietary functions and personnel.
• Purchases food products from approved vendors.
• Maintains cost records and works to meet budget guidelines.
• Monitors monthly expenditures.
• Hires, orients, trains, counsels, disciplines, and when appropriate, terminates dietary employees.
• Schedules work hours and assignments and reviews staff work performance.
• Participates in department head meetings.
• Participates in monthly QAPI meetings and prepares reports accordingly.
• Participates in the Manager on Duty program

Skills

Food service management

Staff supervision

Budgeting & cost control

Regulatory compliance

CDM certification

Education

Culinary or nutrition program graduate

Long-term care food service experience

Tools

CDM certification

Job description

Euclid Beach Nursing & Rehab Center is seeking a Dietary Manager/Food Service Director to lead the Dining Services department in our nursing home. You will plan, organize, and direct daily operations, ensure nutrition quality, compliance with regulations, and maintain clean, safe kitchen standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing budgets and food purchasing, attending QAPI meetings, and ensuring timely service of meals that meet residents' needs and preferences.