Certified Dietary Manager

McCormick Post Acute; McCormick (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Included

Job summary

McCormick Post Acute in McCormick, SC, seeks a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to oversee dietary services for residents. The role involves leading staff, coordinating meals, and ensuring nutrition and sanitation standards are met, with a focus on compassionate care.

We offer a competitive salary and full-time benefits, inviting experienced leaders to join a family-oriented team dedicated to resident well-being and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition, therapeutic diets, and sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily dietary operations and ensure residents receive nutritious, well-balanced meals.
• Inspire and supervise dietary staff, fostering a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Ensure menus meet nutritional needs and dietary restrictions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Nutrition knowledge

Sanitation standards

Education

CDM credential

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 are 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!

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?

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?

Don't miss this opportunity! If you're passionate about nutrition, love leading a team, and want to make every meal count, this is the opportunity for you!

Great food. Great care. Great people. That's what we're all about!

The 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.

General Purpose

The 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 Duties

• Direct and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe, appetizing, and meet prescribed dietary needs
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and compliance with approved menus and physician orders
• Manage department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies appropriately
• Plan and assist with special meals for holidays and facility events
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff; handle disciplinary actions and terminations as needed
• Ensure proper food storage and handling practices in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Process new diet orders and updates; maintain accurate diet cards and resident records
• Assess resident food preferences, allergies, and nutritional risks; complete monthly nutritional notes
• Prepare staff schedules and adjust for coverage needs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and storage environment
• Conduct regular inspections of the dietary department for safety and cleanliness
• Coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
• Present in-service education programs for dietary staff
• Investigate workplace injuries and implement corrective actions or retraining
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain department security and confidentiality of resident information
• Visit residents to conduct nutritional assessments, explain diets, and promote quality food service
• Notify the Dietitian of any menu changes and document accordingly

Supervisory Requirements

Responsible for the overall supervision and management of dietary staff, including scheduling, training, performance evaluation, and compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an approved dietary manager's course meeting state and federal regulations
• Minimum one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department preferred
• Knowledge of PCC (PointClickCare) software preferred
• Must maintain required continuing education and licensing
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Occasional sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling
• Visual acuity including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception

Work Environment

The 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.

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.