CDM Dietary Services Manager: Nutrition Leadership

Guggenheimer Health & Rehab Center; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

401(k) Plan

Flexible daily pay

Health, dental, vision, and disability

Wellness program

Inclusive workplace culture

Career and educational development

Onboarding and professional growth

Job summary

Guggenheimer Health & Rehab Center Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to oversee dietary services for residents, ensuring nutrition, safety, and service quality. You will lead staff, manage menus, suppliers, and budgets, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to meet residents’ needs.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a CDM or CFSM certification. Join a patient‑centered team dedicated to excellence in dining and resident well‑being.

Qualifications

• Minimum required by law, but not less than a high school diploma.
• Successful completion of an approved Food Management Course.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM) certification (required).
• Previous experience in dietary management in a healthcare or senior living setting.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, special diets, and dietary restrictions.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Understanding of relevant health and safety regulations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in computer applications, including menu planning software.

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning: Develop and implement well-balanced, nutritious, and appetizing menus that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
• Food Procurement: Manage the purchasing of food and supplies while maintaining budgetary guidelines.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise dietary staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Dietary Assessment: Conduct assessments of residents' dietary requirements and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure their needs are met.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, including sanitation, food handling, and infection control.
• Quality Control: Monitor and maintain the quality and presentation of meals, addressing any concerns promptly.
• Budget Management: Manage the dietary services budget efficiently while delivering high-quality food and services.
• Customer Service: Foster positive relationships with residents and their families, addressing any concerns or special requests.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in dietary services, staying updated on industry best practices.
• Responsible for maintenance of accurate records for purchasing, expenses, inventory, budgets and staff time charts, cash register receipts and in-service Dietitian reports monthly.
• Responsible for adequate staffing and yearly evaluations, interviews, and orients new personnel.
• Supervises and reviews diet changes and assessments, residents’ nutritional needs and habits on one-fourth basis by care planning.
• Works with Consultant Dietitian to develop policy, procedure, preparation of cycle menus in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Assists in and plans special activities involving the dietary department.
• Conducts and maintains records on part of in-service.
• Responsible for the supervision of meal preparation, service, and cleaning of work area to ensure that all residents are being served and accepting meals.
• Performs other duties as directed or required by Administration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nutrition knowledge

Staff management

Dietary assessment

Health & safety regulations

Customer service

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Management Course

CDM or CFSM certification

Tools

Menu planning software

Computer applications

Job description

Guggenheimer Health & Rehab Center Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to oversee dietary services for residents, ensuring nutrition, safety, and service quality. You will lead staff, manage menus, suppliers, and budgets, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to meet residents’ needs.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a CDM or CFSM certification. Join a patient‑centered team dedicated to excellence in dining and resident well‑being.