Certified Dietary Manager

PACS Group; Little River Subdivision (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Included

Career growth opportunities

Team-focused environment

Job summary

McCormick Post Acute in McCormick, SC is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead our dietary team and ensure nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents. The role requires strong leadership, nutrition knowledge, and a commitment to safety and quality.

You will oversee daily operations, coordinate with nursing, manage supplies and budgets, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Competitive salary and benefits are offered to support a fulfilling career.

Qualifications

• CDM credential required.
• Experience in dietary services or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of nutrition, therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary operations and ensure nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents.
• Lead dietary staff and maintain a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Ensure menus meet residents’ nutritional needs and comply with physician orders and regulations.
• Coordinate with nursing and other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Nutrition knowledge

Education

CDM credential

Tools

PCC (PointClickCare)

Job description

McCormick Post Acute is a welcoming skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in McCormick, South Carolina, near Evans, GA, Greenwood, SC, and Abbeville, SC. We're a family-oriented team dedicated to providing excellent resident care. We believe in relationships, service, teamwork, and excellence, and we're looking for caring Licensed Practical Nurses who want to make a meaningful difference!Whether you're an experienced nurse or a new graduate ready to begin your career, we'd love to meet you! NOW HIRING: CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER! Salary: $50,000–$57,000 per year | Full-Time | Benefits Included!Do you have a passion for great food, nutrition, and making people smile? ️️We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and caring Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to join our nursing home team! We believe that great food is about more than what’s on the plate — it’s about comfort, dignity, nourishment, and creating enjoyable experiences for our residents.If you’re ready to bring your leadership skills, creativity, and love of food to a team that makes a difference every day, we’d LOVE to meet you! WHAT YOU'LL DO: Lead with Purpose: Oversee daily dietary operations and help ensure our residents receive delicious, nutritious, and well-balanced meals. Inspire Your Team: Lead, support, and motivate dietary staff while creating a positive, team-oriented work environment. Nutrition Matters: Ensure menus meet residents’ nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and special diet requirements.️ Keep Things Running Smoothly: Coordinate meal preparation, food service, and kitchen operations to maintain quality and efficiency. Safety First: Maintain sanitation, food safety, and regulatory compliance standards. Make a Difference: Work closely with nursing and other departments to ensure residents’ dietary needs are met with compassion and care. WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive Salary: $50,000–$57,000 per year Full-Time Employment with Benefits The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives A supportive, team-focused work environment Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career A rewarding position where your work truly matters! WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential required Experience in dietary services, food service management, or a healthcare setting preferred Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Knowledge of nutrition, therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation standards A caring, positive attitude and a passion for serving others The ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment READY TO BRING YOUR TALENT TO OUR TEAM?If you're passionate about nutrition, love leading a team, and want to make every meal count, this is the opportunity for you! Apply today and help us serve up something special every single day! ️Great food. Great care. Great people. That's what we're all about! General PurposeThe Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery. This role ensures that meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards. The director manages staff, maintains budget compliance, and coordinates with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.Essential DutiesDirect and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe, appetizing, and meet prescribed dietary needsMaintain food quality, portion control, and compliance with approved menus and physician ordersManage department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies appropriatelyPlan and assist with special meals for holidays and facility eventsHire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff; handle disciplinary actions and terminations as neededEnsure proper food storage and handling practices in compliance with state and federal regulationsProcess new diet orders and updates; maintain accurate diet cards and resident recordsAssess resident food preferences, allergies, and nutritional risks; complete monthly nutritional notesPrepare staff schedules and adjust for coverage needsMaintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and storage environmentConduct regular inspections of the dietary department for safety and cleanlinessCoordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departmentsParticipate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetingsPresent in-service education programs for dietary staffInvestigate workplace injuries and implement corrective actions or retrainingEnsure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulationsMaintain department security and confidentiality of resident informationVisit residents to conduct nutritional assessments, explain diets, and promote quality food serviceNotify the Dietitian of any menu changes and document accordinglySupervisory RequirementsResponsible for the overall supervision and management of dietary staff, including scheduling, training, performance evaluation, and compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.QualificationEducation and/or ExperienceGraduate of an approved dietary manager’s course meeting state and federal regulationsMinimum one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department preferredKnowledge of PCC (PointClickCare) software preferredMust maintain required continuing education and licensingMust remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification DivisionPhysical DemandsFrequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pullingOccasional sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crawlingAbility to lift up to 50 lbsFrequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smellingVisual acuity including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perceptionWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.