CDM — Lead Dining & Culinary Team in Senior Living

Aramark; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark SeniorLife+ is redefining dining in senior living, seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead the dining team and partner with the Food Service Director to deliver high-quality resident meals in a healthcare environment.

You will oversee daily dining operations, coach staff, ensure safety and sanitation, and drive continuous improvement in resident dining experiences across our senior living communities.

Qualifications

• CDM credential required.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience in food service, healthcare, or senior living.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience in healthcare dining or senior living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily dining operation and partner with the Food Service Director to ensure exceptional service and compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary and dining team members.
• Maintain highest quality standards in meal preparation and service.
• Ensure all safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and performance management.
• Monitor food, labor, and inventory costs to support financial goals.
• Support ongoing improvement of the resident dining experience with community leadership.
• Maintain sanitation standards and survey readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team coaching

Job description

Aramark SeniorLife+ is redefining dining in senior living, seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead the dining team and partner with the Food Service Director to deliver high-quality resident meals in a healthcare environment.

You will oversee daily dining operations, coach staff, ensure safety and sanitation, and drive continuous improvement in resident dining experiences across our senior living communities.