Certified Dietary Manager

Hill Valley Healthcare; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Valley Healthcare is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead the Dietary Department, ensuring nutritious meals aligned with orders and resident preferences. You will oversee budgeting, staffing, and food safety while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support resident health and satisfaction.

The role requires a CDM credential, supervisory experience in dietary services, and knowledge of therapeutic diets and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current CDM credential through CBDM is required.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experience in dietary services.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety regulations, infection prevention, and long-term care nutrition standards.
• Experience with food service budgeting, purchasing, and inventory management preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and dietary management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise all daily operations of the Dietary Department.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served per physician orders, therapeutic diets, and resident preferences.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to implement nutrition care plans.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, state, federal, OSHA, and local health dept regulations.
• Oversee food purchasing, receiving, storage, inventory, and cost control within budget.
• Ensure proper sanitation, infection control, and food safety practices.
• Develop work schedules and staffing assignments for adequate coverage.
• Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Conduct routine kitchen inspections for cleanliness and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor food quality, meal presentation, and resident dining satisfaction.
• Participate in resident care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain records related to temperatures, sanitation, inventory, production, and QA.
• Ensure dietary equipment is maintained and report repairs promptly.
• Respond professionally to resident and family concerns regarding dining services.
• Participate in QAPI initiatives and assist during surveys.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Food safety regulations

Infection prevention

Budgeting & inventory management

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dietary management software

Job description

Certified Dietary Manager

Position Summary

The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily operations of the Dietary Department to ensure residents receive nutritious, appetizing, and well-balanced meals in accordance with physician orders, therapeutic diets, resident preferences, and all federal, state, and local regulations. The CDM leads the dietary team, maintains food safety standards, manages department budgets and inventory, and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to promote residents' health, satisfaction, and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise all daily operations of the Dietary Department.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served in accordance with physician orders, therapeutic diets, and resident preferences.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to implement and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, state, federal, OSHA, and local health department regulations.
• Oversee food purchasing, receiving, storage, inventory, and cost control to remain within budget.
• Ensure proper sanitation, infection control, and food safety practices throughout the department.
• Develop work schedules and staffing assignments to ensure adequate department coverage.
• Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Conduct routine kitchen inspections to ensure cleanliness and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor food quality, meal presentation, and resident satisfaction with dining services.
• Participate in resident care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records related to food temperatures, sanitation, inventory, production, and quality assurance.
• Ensure all dietary equipment is maintained and functioning properly; report repair needs promptly.
• Respond professionally to resident and family concerns regarding dining services.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Assist during surveys and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Promote a positive dining experience that enhances resident dignity, choice, and quality of life.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential required through the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM).
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experience in dietary services, preferably in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety regulations, infection prevention, and long-term care nutrition standards.
• Experience with food service budgeting, purchasing, and inventory management preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and dietary management software preferred.