Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Atrium Living Centers Inc.; Plainwell (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Atrium Centers Discount Program

Job summary

Atrium Centers is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to lead the dietary team and ensure residents receive safe, nutritious meals in a 100% employee-owned environment.

You will oversee daily operations, menus, diet compliance, sanitation, budgeting, and collaboration with nursing to support resident nutrition. This on-site role offers growth opportunities and a supportive mission.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CDM credential

ServSafe certification

Food service management

Nutrition knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Budgeting & inventory

Team leadership

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.