CDM: Dietary Services Leader in Long-Term Care

Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Queens, NY seeks a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to oversee the Dietary Department in a skilled nursing facility. The candidate will lead a dietary team, ensure food safety, and uphold NY DOH and CMS regulations.

Responsibilities include supervising meal service, coordinating therapeutic diets, collaborating with the Registered Dietitian and nursing staff, managing inventory and costs, and maintaining regulatory records.

Qualifications

• CDM certification is mandatory.
• Experience as Dietary Manager or Food Service Director in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NY DOH and CMS dietary regulations.
• Experience with therapeutic/modified diets in long-term care.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Dietary Department and ensure efficient meal service.
• Ensure compliance with NY DOH, CMS, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and dietary service requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise meal preparation and service according to residents' nutritional needs.
• Ensure residents receive meals according to established menus and dietary requirements.
• Work closely with the Registered Dietitian, Nursing Department, Administrator, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitor and accommodate therapeutic diets, texture modifications, food allergies, and special dietary needs.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate dietary staff, including cooks and aides.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and maintain department schedules.
• Monitor food inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and proper rotation of food supplies.
• Control food costs and minimize waste while maintaining quality standards.
• Conduct dietary inspections, audits, temperature logs, sanitation checks, and other quality-control activities.
• Maintain accurate dietary records and documentation required for regulatory compliance.
• Participate in survey preparation and regulatory inspections.
• Address resident and family concerns regarding meals and dietary services.
• Conduct regular rounds of the kitchen and dining areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage temperatures, sanitation procedures, and kitchen safety practices.
• Participate in QAPI and performance-improvement initiatives.
• Ensure department policies and procedures are followed consistently.
• Provide leadership, accountability, and ongoing training to dietary employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

CDM certification

Healthcare leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Budgeting and cost control

Food safety HACCP

Communication skills

Job description

Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Queens, NY seeks a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to oversee the Dietary Department in a skilled nursing facility. The candidate will lead a dietary team, ensure food safety, and uphold NY DOH and CMS regulations.

Responsibilities include supervising meal service, coordinating therapeutic diets, collaborating with the Registered Dietitian and nursing staff, managing inventory and costs, and maintaining regulatory records.