Certified Dietary Manager — Care & Menu Planning Lead

Skilled Nursing Harrisburg PA; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Nursing Harrisburg PA is seeking a Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead dietary services for residents in a long-term care setting. You will oversee care planning, assess dietary needs, and develop plans to meet residents' nutrition goals. Collaboration with nursing and food service teams is essential.

The role requires ADA-approved training and PA registration, with at least two years of supervisory healthcare experience and cost-control knowledge. Prior LTC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduate of ADA-approved dietetic training program.
• 2+ years' supervisory experience in health care.
• Training in cost control, food management and diet therapy.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform/oversee care planning and assessment functions.
• Maintain records of residents' food likes/dislikes.
• Develop preliminary and comprehensive dietary assessments.
• Develop written dietary plan of care and goals.
• Encourage resident/family participation in plan of care.
• Ensure dietary personnel follow care plans in daily services.
• Review nurses’ notes to verify care plan adherence.
• Identify special equipment/utensils required.
• Review and revise care plans quarterly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Dietary cost control

Food service management

Diet therapy knowledge

Education

ADA-accredited dietetic program

PA Food Service Director registration

Job description

Skilled Nursing Harrisburg PA is seeking a Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead dietary services for residents in a long-term care setting. You will oversee care planning, assess dietary needs, and develop plans to meet residents' nutrition goals. Collaboration with nursing and food service teams is essential.

The role requires ADA-approved training and PA registration, with at least two years of supervisory healthcare experience and cost-control knowledge. Prior LTC experience is preferred.