Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Compass Health, Inc.; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Vineyard Hills Health Center in Templeton, CA seeks an experienced Certified Dietary Manager to lead the nutritional services team in a Skilled Nursing setting. This full-time on-site role reports to the Dietary Department and offers a benefits package including 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive health insurance.

Responsibilities include directing dietary operations, menu planning, food safety, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, inventory control, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• One year as a dietary manager; SNF setting preferred, six months supervisory experience.
• CDM program completion or willingness to complete within 6 months of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Serve Safe certification completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the dietary department operations.
• Oversee meal planning, preparation, service, sanitation, and food safety.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living facilities.
• Monitor food quality, portions, presentation, and resident satisfaction.
• Coordinate with nursing and other teams on residents' nutritional needs.
• Oversee dietary staff scheduling, training, performance, and daily operations.
• Maintain records, inventory, costs, and supplies.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Foster a positive, professional, team-oriented work environment.
• Respond to resident concerns and resolve dietary issues.
• Job requires frequent standing, sitting, bending, twisting, walking.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Nutritional planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDM program completion

Bachelor's degree preferred

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Description

Vineyard Hills Health Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Certified Dietary Manager to join our Nutritional Services team.

Location: Templeton, CA

Job Type: Full Time_On Site

Setting: Skilled Nursing

What We Offer (Benefits Package):

• Competitive Compensation: $70,720 - $76,960 annually (Dependent on Experience)
• Retirement Security: 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Education Support: Tuition Reimbursement programs
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Leave allocations

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the dietary department.
• Oversee meal planning, preparation, service, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Ensure dietary services comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including requirements applicable to Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living facilities.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation, and resident satisfaction.
• Coordinate with nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary team regarding residents' nutritional needs, preferences, and dietary restrictions.
• Oversee dietary staff scheduling, training, performance, and daily operations.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, food costs, and supplies.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
• Respond to resident concerns and work collaboratively to resolve dietary-related issues.
• This job requires frequent standing, sitting, bending, twisting, walking.

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Requirements

• Experience: One year as a dietary manager (SNF setting preferred), six (6) months of supervisory experience in dietary management, completion of state approved “Serve Safe” program.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor Degree preferred, completion of CDM program or must be willing to complete CDM program within 6 months of hire.
• Clearances: Ability to successfully pass background, physical, and TB checks.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday with weekend availability.

Vineyard Hills Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.