Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Atrium Centers; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Atrium Centers is looking for a Certified Dietary Manager to oversee dietary operations and ensure high-quality meal service for residents. You will lead a dedicated team while ensuring compliance with dietary regulations and focusing on resident satisfaction.

Your responsibilities include managing meal preparation, developing menus, and monitoring food quality. Join a supportive environment built on compassion, community, and clinical excellence, where your expertise truly matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of food service management experience, preferably in long-term care or healthcare.
• Strong understanding of federal and state dietary regulations in skilled nursing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary operations including meal preparation and sanitation.
• Develop menus that meet regulatory standards and resident nutritional needs.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and resident satisfaction.
• Collaborate with nursing to support resident nutrition.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Nutrition knowledge

Budget management

Education

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization where your leadership directly impacts resident care and satisfaction. As a Certified Dietary Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals while leading a dedicated dietary team.

Be a light — to residents, families, and your fellow team members.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily dietary operations, including meal preparation, service, and sanitation
• Develop and implement menus that meet regulatory standards and resident nutritional needs
• Ensure all meals comply with physician orders, special diets, and texture modifications
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, and resident satisfaction
• Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate dietary team members
• Maintain compliance with sanitation, infection control, and safety regulations
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and control food costs and waste
• Maintain accurate records for purchases, deliveries, and departmental reporting
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to support resident nutrition
• Participate in surveys, inspections, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Respond to resident and family concerns related to dietary services

What You Bring

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential — required
• ServSafe Certification — required
• Minimum 2 years of food service management experience, preferably in long-term care or healthcare
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, special diets, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Understanding of federal and state dietary regulations in skilled nursing
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage budgets, inventory, and multiple priorities effectively
• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement to support career growth
• Atrium Centers Discount Program (travel, electronics, wellness, automotive & more)

Why Atrium Centers

“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home.”

Built on Compassion, Community, and Clinical Excellence, Atrium Centers provides a supportive environment where your leadership and expertise truly matter.