Certified Dietary Manager

SanStone Health & Rehabilitation; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms provided

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SanStone Health is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to lead our dietary staff and oversee the food service department at The Lodge at Sandhills Carolina in Pinehurst, NC. The role partners with the clinical team and a Registered Dietitian to craft personalized nutrition plans for residents.

You will participate in care planning meetings, perform diet assessments, and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Dietary Manager certification is required.
• High school diploma required; accredited dietetic training approved by ADA.

Responsibilities

• Lead dietary staff and direct operation of the food service department.
• Collaborate with clinical team and Registered Dietitian to develop personalized nutritional plans.
• Attend care planning meetings and participate in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain safety data sheets (SDSs) and ensure staff knowledge.
• Interview residents or family members for diet history and preferences.
• Perform temperature audits and document dietary information in charts.
• Manage administrative duties to control equipment and supplies.

Education

Dietary Manager certification

High school diploma

Accredited course in dietetic training (ADA approved)

Job description

Be a part of something new at The Lodge at Sandhills Carolina! Our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Pinehurst, North Carolina (NC), was thoughtfully designed to redefine care through exceptional hospitality, innovative services, and a welcoming environment for both residents and team members. We are currently searching for an experienced Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead our dietary staff and direct the overall operation of the food service department.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Pay, commensurate with experience
• Regular Employee Appreciation Events to include refreshments and gifts
• Fun and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration
• Initial uniforms provided
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Career Growth and Training Opportunities
• Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays
• New health insurance plans to include a prescription plan, FSA, and HSA plans
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

The CDM will collaborate with the clinical team and Registered Dietician to develop personalized nutritional plans for residents. The CDM will participate in care planning meetings, complete assessments, and be involved in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain and adhere to written food services policies and procedures.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain diet history and residents’ food preferences.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate the quality of meals served and to update food preferences, as well as perform temperature audits to ensure food maintains the required temperature range.
• Document food preferences and nutritional information in the residents’ charts.
• Maintain safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous chemicals used/stored in the foodservice department. Ensure staff is knowledgeable of SDSs.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a productive and respected working relationship with the dietary team and other departments.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services.
• Review food-related grievances and assist with resolution.
• Attend interdisciplinary department meetings.

Qualifications:

• Dietary Manager certification is required.
• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma, and be a graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietic Association.
• Must be knowledgeable of food services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing food services functions in nursing care facilities.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with others.

At SanStone Health & Rehabilitation, we offer employment opportunities in North Carolina that are filled with purpose. We are an organization that is dedicated to making a difference in our industry and caring as passionately for our employees as we do our residents.