Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)- Long-term care facility

Blue Central Group; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Central Group is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to oversee nutrition and food service in a long-term care facility. The role emphasizes clinical nutrition, food safety, and effective management to ensure residents receive high-quality meals tailored to individual needs.

The manager will lead a dietary team, ensure compliance with health regulations, coordinate with healthcare professionals, utilize EHR systems, and drive budgeting, menu planning, and quality improvement initiatives to

Qualifications

• Experience in dietary management in long-term care or similar settings.
• Knowledge of health and food safety regulatory policies.
• Budgets, procurement, inventory, and cost analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical nutrition and dietetics.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for nutrition care plans.
• Proven leadership and staff development abilities.
• Experience with healthcare foodservice regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor individualized care plans incorporating dietary needs and medical conditions.
• Supervise food service teams: hire, train, evaluate for safety and performance.
• Oversee food production to meet safety, efficiency, and health standards.
• Manage budgets: procurement, inventory control, and cost analysis.
• Ensure compliance with health codes and nutrition standards in LTC settings.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and coordinate with healthcare professionals for plan updates.
• Utilize EHR for documentation of dietary plans and resident progress.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen environment and enforce sanitation protocols.
• Provide nutrition coaching to residents to promote healthy eating.
• Stay updated on dietetics trends and clinical nutrition practices.

Skills

Dietary management

Long-term care experience

Food safety

Budget management

Team leadership

EMR/EHR systems

Regulatory compliance

Nutrition assessment

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Dietary Manager to oversee the nutritional and food service operations within a long-term care facility. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of clinical nutrition, food safety, and management principles, ensuring residents receive high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to their individual needs. This role offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic dietary team while maintaining compliance with health regulations and promoting optimal resident well-being through strategic food service management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans that incorporate residents' dietary requirements, medical conditions, and personal preferences.
• Supervise and manage food service teams, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff to ensure high performance and adherence to safety standards.
• Oversee food production processes, ensuring meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and in accordance with health regulation policies and food safety management practices.
• Manage departmental budgets effectively, including procurement, inventory control, and cost analysis to optimize resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health codes, nutrition standards, and regulatory policies governing food service in long-term care environments.
• Conduct patient assessments related to nutrition needs and coordinate with healthcare professionals for diagnostic evaluation and care plan adjustments.
• Utilize electronic health records (EHR) systems for documentation of dietary plans, resident progress, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment by enforcing sanitation protocols and supervising routine cleanliness inspections.
• Provide health coaching to residents on nutrition-related topics to promote healthy eating habits and improve overall wellness.
• Stay informed about current trends in dietetics, acute care nutrition practices, and physiology knowledge to enhance service quality.

Skills

• Proven experience in dietary management within long-term or assisted living facilities with supervising experience in food service teams.
• Strong knowledge of health regulation policies related to food safety management and food service health code compliance.
• Expertise in managing budgets, food production processes, and managing food service operations efficiently.
• In-depth understanding of clinical nutrition, dietetics principles, physiology, and care planning for diverse resident populations.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for managing electronic health records related to nutrition care plans.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Experience with assisted living environments or acute care settings is highly desirable.
• Ability to perform patient assessment tasks such as tube feeding management or diagnostic evaluation as needed.
• Knowledge of food safety management practices aligned with regulatory standards in healthcare settings.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with healthcare professionals, residents, families, and staff members effectively.

Join us in delivering compassionate nutritional care that enhances the quality of life for our residents through expert management and innovative dietary solutions!