Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) - Ciena Healthcare Southeast Michigan

Ciena Healthcare; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare in Southeast Michigan seeks a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to ensure guests receive nutritious meals tailored to their needs. Join a dedicated team focused on dietary excellence and guest hospitality, with a competitive benefits package that supports your career growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

401K with matching funds

Health insurance

AFLAC

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDM Certification or current enrollment in an approved course necessary.
• ServSafe Certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement menus tailored to guest needs.
• Supervise dietary department purchasing within facility budget.
• Manage kitchen operations including sanitation and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Dietary Manager Certification

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) - Ciena Healthcare Southeast Michigan

Join our team as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) at Ciena Healthcare in Southeast Michigan.

Do you enjoy preparing delicious meals? Are you interested in a role that recognizes leadership and excellence in food service and guest hospitality? Would you like to cultivate your passion for culinary arts?

The CDM acts as a liaison between the clinical/dietetics team and kitchen staff, ensuring guests receive diet- and texture-appropriate, appetizing, and nutritious meals.

We offer an attractive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay
• Life Insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Health insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

We support your career growth with tuition reimbursement, discounts, and other resources. Join an experienced team that values communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Complete diet history and food preference screening upon guest admission.
• Develop, maintain, and implement menus tailored to guest needs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness in compliance with regulations.
• Supervise dietary department purchasing within the facility budget.
• Manage kitchen operations, including procurement, sanitation, scheduling, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with other departments to accommodate guests’ dietary preferences and routines.
• Accurately document dietary aspects of guest care plans.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager Certification or current enrollment in an approved certification course.
• ServSafe Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferably, two years of supervised food service experience in an institutional setting, focusing on planning, preparing, and serving diets.

About Ciena Healthcare

We are Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, committed to compassionate, excellent care. If you are passionate about improving lives and working with a dedicated team, Ciena Healthcare is the place for you!

Job Type: Full-time, Entry level

Industry: Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities