Certified Dietary Manager

Serene Health Services; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supportive leadership team

Opportunity for growth and development

Job summary

ISH Dining Services is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead our dietary services team in Oakland, Maryland. You will oversee daily operations, ensure high standards of safety and sanitation, and manage budgeting and inventory to support resident care.

The role requires a CDM credential with healthcare food service experience and strong leadership abilities. You will collaborate with leadership to meet surveys, audits, and inspections, ensuring quality and satisfaction for residents.

Qualifications

• Active CDM credential required.
• Healthcare food service or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of dietary regulations, sanitation standards, and food safety practices.
• Experience with budgeting, inventory control, and cost management preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, resident-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary department operations and food service production
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, safety, and infection control
• Manage food and supply ordering, inventory, and cost control measures
• Monitor meal quality, portion control, and resident dietary compliance
• Supervise, train, and support dietary staff to ensure consistent performance
• Develop and maintain schedules to meet department and resident needs
• Conduct ongoing quality assurance and improve departmental processes
• Collaborate with leadership to support resident care and satisfaction
• Ensure readiness for surveys, audits, and inspections

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Budgeting & Inventory

Job description

Certified Dietary Manager

Job Summary:

ISH Dining Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead our dietary services team in Oakland, Maryland. As a confident leader with strong organizational skills, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of dietary operations, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and satisfaction in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily dietary department operations and food service production
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, safety, and infection control
• Manage food and supply ordering, inventory, and cost control measures
• Monitor meal quality, portion control, and resident dietary compliance
• Supervise, train, and support dietary staff to ensure consistent performance
• Develop and maintain schedules to meet department and resident needs
• Conduct ongoing quality assurance and improve departmental processes
• Collaborate with leadership to support resident care and satisfaction
• Ensure readiness for surveys, audits, and inspections

Leadership & Expectations:

• Lead by example with professionalism, accountability, and teamwork
• Make independent decisions to support daily operational needs
• Maintain a positive and respectful work environment
• Address staffing and operational challenges proactively
• Communicate effectively with staff, residents, and administration

Qualifications:

• Active Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential required
• Prior experience in healthcare food service or long-term care preferred
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of dietary regulations, sanitation standards, and food safety practices
• Experience with budgeting, inventory control, and cost management preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work in a fast-paced, resident-focused environment

Schedule:

• Full-time position
• May include rotating weekends and holidays based on facility needs

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation (based on experience)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunity for growth and professional development

Additional Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
• Drug-free workplace