CDM Leader: Elevate Nutrition & Patient Care

Aston Group; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Aston Group in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to lead nutritional services in a healthcare setting. You will design menus tailored to patient needs, manage food ordering, and oversee kitchen operations with a focus on safety and cost control.

The role requires a CDM credential, a Dietary Manager program or related degree, and at least 2 years in healthcare foodservice management. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Dietary Manager program or related foodservice degree.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) with active credential status.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in foodservice management, preferably in healthcare.
• Skilled in nutritional care for long-term care and sub-acute rehab residents.
• Familiarity with enteral nutrition, wounds, weight management, and hemodialysis is a plus.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of state survey processes and nutrition care compliance.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Experience with electronic charting (e.g., Point Click Care) is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutritious, delicious menus tailored to patient needs.
• Manage food ordering, receiving, and storage in line with all regulations.
• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety, sanitation, and smooth workflow.
• Control budgets by analyzing food costs and adjusting menus to stay on track.
• Lead, train, and inspire your dietary team in best practices.
• Keep accurate meal counts and food cost reports.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and staff to address dietary needs and concerns.
• Develop and enforce dietary policies aligned with industry standards.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary care conferences to support holistic care.

Skills

CDM credential

Healthcare management

Nutrition care

Enteral nutrition

Decision making

Communication skills

Healthcare environment

State survey knowledge

Florida driver’s license

Point Click Care

Education

Dietary Manager program / related foodservice degree

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Aston Group in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to lead nutritional services in a healthcare setting. You will design menus tailored to patient needs, manage food ordering, and oversee kitchen operations with a focus on safety and cost control.

The role requires a CDM credential, a Dietary Manager program or related degree, and at least 2 years in healthcare foodservice management. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.