Certified Dietary Manager

Aramark; Starke (FL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aramark SeniorLife+ is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead dining operations in a senior living environment. You will supervise culinary and dining teams, ensure top-quality resident meals, and collaborate with the Food Service Director to meet regulatory standards.

The role requires CDM credentials and at least 1 year of leadership experience in healthcare or senior living, with a strong focus on food safety and team development.

Formación

• CDM credential is required.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience in relevant settings.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily dining operations and partner with the Food Service Director for service excellence.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary and dining teams.
• Maintain a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and resident satisfaction.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely with high quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Monitor food, labor, and inventory costs to support financial goals.
• Collaborate with community leadership to enhance resident dining experiences.
• Maintain sanitation and readiness for surveys.
• Support inventory management, purchasing, and quality assurance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Educación

CDM credential

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Senior Living | Aramark SeniorLife+

Lead with purpose. Make every meal matter.

At Aramark SeniorLife+ , we're redefining dining in senior living. As the newest and fastest-growing division within Aramark, we're committed to creating exceptional dining experiences that nourish, comfort, and enrich the lives of older adults every day.

We're looking for a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) who is passionate about leading teams, delivering high-quality resident dining experiences, and making a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment.

If you're someone who enjoys building strong teams, creating operational excellence, and making residents smile one meal at a time, we'd love to meet you.

Job Responsibilities

As the Certified Dietary Manager, you'll oversee the daily dining operation while partnering closely with the Food Service Director to ensure exceptional service, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

You’ll:

• Lead, coach, and develop culinary and dining team members

• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and resident satisfaction

• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely while maintaining the highest quality standards

• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and company food safety regulations

• Assist with staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management

• Monitor food, labor, and inventory costs while supporting financial goals

• Partner with community leadership to continuously improve the resident dining experience

• Maintain sanitation standards and ensure survey readiness

• Support operational excellence through inventory management, purchasing, and quality assurance

• Help create a welcoming dining environment where residents genuinely enjoy every meal

Qualifications

Required

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential

• At least 1 year of leadership experience in food service, healthcare, senior living, long-term care, rehabilitation, or hospitality

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements

• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills

• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, or healthcare dining

• Experience with budgeting, inventory, labor management, and cost controls

• Experience preparing for state surveys and maintaining regulatory compliance

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .