Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contribution

Tuition Reimbursement programs

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life ins.

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Vineyard Hills Health Center in Templeton, CA is seeking an experienced Certified Dietary Manager to join our Nutritional Services team. This full-time, on-site role directs the dietary department operations, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and collaborates with nursing to support residents’ nutritional needs.

The successful candidate will oversee meal planning, quality control, staff scheduling, and documentation, while promoting a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• One year as a dietary manager in SNF setting preferred.
• Six months supervisory experience in dietary management.
• Completion of state-approved “Serve Safe” program.
• Clearances: ability to pass background, physical, and TB checks.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday with weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the dietary department operations.
• Oversee meal planning, preparation, service, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for Skilled Nursing facilities.
• Monitor food quality, portions, presentation, and resident satisfaction.
• Coordinate with nursing and interdisciplinary team regarding residents’ nutrition needs and restrictions.
• Oversee dietary staff scheduling, training, performance, and daily operations.
• Maintain records and documentation for dietary services.
• 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 resolve dietary-related issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff coordination

Food safety practices

Education

CDM program completion

Bachelor degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

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.