Certified Dietary Manager

Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Queens, NY seeks a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to oversee the Dietary Department in a skilled nursing facility. The candidate will lead a dietary team, ensure food safety, and uphold NY DOH and CMS regulations.

Responsibilities include supervising meal service, coordinating therapeutic diets, collaborating with the Registered Dietitian and nursing staff, managing inventory and costs, and maintaining regulatory records.

Qualifications

• CDM certification is mandatory.
• Experience as Dietary Manager or Food Service Director in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NY DOH and CMS dietary regulations.
• Experience with therapeutic/modified diets in long-term care.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Dietary Department and ensure efficient meal service.
• Ensure compliance with NY DOH, CMS, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and dietary service requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise meal preparation and service according to residents' nutritional needs.
• Ensure residents receive meals according to established menus and dietary requirements.
• Work closely with the Registered Dietitian, Nursing Department, Administrator, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitor and accommodate therapeutic diets, texture modifications, food allergies, and special dietary needs.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate dietary staff, including cooks and aides.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and maintain department schedules.
• Monitor food inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and proper rotation of food supplies.
• Control food costs and minimize waste while maintaining quality standards.
• Conduct dietary inspections, audits, temperature logs, sanitation checks, and other quality-control activities.
• Maintain accurate dietary records and documentation required for regulatory compliance.
• Participate in survey preparation and regulatory inspections.
• Address resident and family concerns regarding meals and dietary services.
• Conduct regular rounds of the kitchen and dining areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage temperatures, sanitation procedures, and kitchen safety practices.
• Participate in QAPI and performance-improvement initiatives.
• Ensure department policies and procedures are followed consistently.
• Provide leadership, accountability, and ongoing training to dietary employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

CDM certification

Healthcare leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Budgeting and cost control

Food safety HACCP

Communication skills

Job description

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) – Full-Time

Location: Queens, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to oversee the daily operations of our Dietary Department in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing dietary services in a nursing home or healthcare setting, strong knowledge of New York State Department of Health (DOH) regulations, and the ability to lead a team while ensuring high standards of food safety, quality, and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Dietary Department and ensure efficient meal service.

• Ensure compliance with New York State Department of Health (DOH), CMS, and applicable federal and state regulations.

• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and dietary service requirements.

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise meal preparation and service according to residents' nutritional needs and prescribed diets.

• Ensure residents receive meals and snacks that are prepared, portioned, and served according to established menus and dietary requirements.

• Work closely with the Registered Dietitian, Nursing Department, Administrator, and other interdisciplinary team members.

• Monitor and accommodate therapeutic diets, texture modifications, food allergies, and special dietary needs.

• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate dietary staff, including cooks, dietary aides, and other department employees.

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and maintain department schedules.

• Monitor food inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and proper rotation of food supplies.

• Control food costs and minimize waste while maintaining quality standards.

• Conduct and document required dietary inspections, audits, temperature logs, sanitation checks, and other quality-control activities.

• Maintain accurate dietary records and documentation required for regulatory compliance.

• Participate in survey preparation and regulatory inspections, including responding to deficiencies and implementing corrective actions when necessary.

• Address resident and family concerns regarding meals and dietary services in a professional and timely manner.

• Conduct regular rounds of the kitchen and dining areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and compliance.

• Ensure proper food handling, storage temperatures, sanitation procedures, and kitchen safety practices.

• Participate in QAPI and performance-improvement initiatives related to dietary services.

• Ensure department policies and procedures are followed consistently.

• Provide leadership, accountability, and ongoing training to dietary employees.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification required.

• Previous experience as a Dietary Manager, Food Service Director, or similar leadership position in a skilled nursing facility/nursing home strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of NY State DOH and CMS dietary regulations.

• Experience with therapeutic and modified diets in a long-term care setting.

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HACCP principles.

• Strong leadership and staff-management skills.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and manage a fast-paced department.

• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, staff, physicians, dietitians, and facility leadership.

• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

• Must be dependable, professional, and committed to providing high-quality service to our residents.

What We Offer

• Full-time position

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

• Opportunity to work with an experienced healthcare leadership team

• Supportive work environment

• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement