Certified Dietary Manager

PACS Group (United Kingdom); United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Included

Full-Time Employment with Benefits

Growth opportunities

Team-focused environment

Supportive leadership

Job summary

McCormick Post Acute in McCormick, SC seeks a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead dietary operations and ensure nutritious meals for residents. You will guide a dietary team, ensure diet compliance, and collaborate with nursing to support resident well-being.

The role requires CDM credential, strong leadership, and a passion for serving others in a skilled nursing setting. Competitive salary and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• CDM credential required or significantly equivalent certification.
• Experience in dietary services or healthcare food service preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of nutrition, therapeutic diets, sanitation, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary operations and ensure nutritious, well-balanced meals.
• Lead, train, and motivate dietary staff in a positive team environment.
• Ensure menus meet residents' nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
• Coordinate meal prep, service, and kitchen operations with nursing.

Skills

Leadership

Nutrition

Communication

Organization

Job description

NOW HIRING: CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER!

McCormick Post Acute is a welcoming skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in McCormick, South Carolina, near Evans, GA, Greenwood, SC, and Abbeville, SC.

We're a family-oriented team dedicated to providing excellent resident care. We believe in relationships, service, teamwork, and excellence, and we're looking for caring Licensed Practical Nurses who want to make a meaningful difference!

Whether you're an experienced nurse or a new graduate ready to begin your career, we'd love to meet you!

Salary: $50,000-$57,000 per year

Full-Time

Benefits Included!

Do you have a passion for great food, nutrition, and making people smile? We're looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and caring Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to join our nursing home team! We believe that great food is about more than what's on the plate - it's about comfort, dignity, nourishment, and creating enjoyable experiences for our residents.

If you're ready to bring your leadership skills, creativity, and love of food to a team that makes a difference every day, we'd LOVE to meet you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead with Purpose: Oversee daily dietary operations and help ensure our residents receive delicious, nutritious, and well-balanced meals.
• Inspire Your Team: Lead, support, and motivate dietary staff while creating a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Nutrition Matters: Ensure menus meet residents' nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and special diet requirements.
• Keep Things Running Smoothly: Coordinate meal preparation, food service, and kitchen operations to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Safety First: Maintain sanitation, food safety, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Make a Difference: Work closely with nursing and other departments to ensure residents' dietary needs are met with compassion and care.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary: $50,000-$57,000 per year
• Full-Time Employment with Benefits
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives
• A supportive, team-focused work environment
• Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career
• A rewarding position where your work truly matters!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential required
• Experience in dietary services, food service management, or a healthcare setting preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of nutrition, therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation standards
• A caring, positive attitude and a passion for serving others
• The ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ready to bring your talent to our team? If you're passionate about nutrition, love leading a team, and want to make every meal count, this is the opportunity for you!

Great food. Great care. Great people. That's what we're all about!

General Purpose

The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery. This role ensures that meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident's individual needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards. The director manages staff, maintains budget compliance, and coordinates with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.

Essential Duties

• Direct and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe, appetizing, and meet prescribed dietary needs
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and compliance with approved menus and physician orders
• Manage department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies appropriately
• Plan and assist with special meals for holidays and facility events
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff; handle disciplinary actions and terminations as needed
• Ensure proper food storage and handling practices in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Process new diet orders and updates; maintain accurate diet cards and resident records
• Assess resident food preferences, allergies, and nutritional risks; complete monthly nutritional notes
• Prepare staff schedules and adjust for coverage needs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and storage environment
• Conduct regular inspections of the dietary department for safety and cleanliness
• Coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
• Present in-service education programs for dietary staff
• Investigate workplace injuries and implement corrective actions or retraining
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain department security and confidentiality of resident information
• Visit residents to conduct n