Certified Dietary Manager - Healthcare

Archway Management; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Impactful role

Job summary

Archway Management seeks a Certified Dietary Manager to lead the dietary services team in a senior living setting. Oversee daily operations, ensure nutritious, well-balanced meals, and maintain high standards of safety and sanitation.

You will supervise cooks, servers, and aides, plan menus, manage inventory, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering compassionate, resident-centered dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Certification required for the role.
• Experience in senior living or healthcare food service valued.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities; focus on nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Lead dietary operations and oversee daily food service activities.
• Create nutritious, appealing menus accommodating special diets.
• Supervise, train, and mentor dietary staff.
• Manage inventory, supplies, waste, and records.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with culinary and care teams to meet residents’ needs.
• Maintain documentation for menus and dietary services.

Skills

Leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Certified Dietary Manager credential

Job description

Now Hiring: Certified Dietary Manager

COMPETITIVE PAY FOR OUR DIETARY MANAGER POSITION

Are you a passionate food service leader who believes great nutrition and delicious meals are essential to quality of life? Archway Management is seeking a dedicated Certified Dietary Manager to lead our dietary services team and create exceptional dining experiences for our senior living residents.

Join a team committed to compassionate care, resident satisfaction, and excellence in dining services. This is your opportunity to combine your culinary knowledge, leadership skills, and passion for senior care in a rewarding role where your work truly matters.

About the Role

As a Certified Dietary Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the dietary department, ensuring residents enjoy nutritious, appetizing, and well-balanced meals that meet their individual dietary needs and preferences.

You will lead, motivate, and support a team of cooks, servers, and dietary aides while maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, and service. From menu planning to inventory management, your leadership will help create a welcoming dining experience that supports residents' health, happiness, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Dietary Operations: Oversee daily food service activities to ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

• Create Exceptional Menus: Plan and implement nutritious, appealing menus that accommodate special diets, individual preferences, seasonal offerings, and holiday celebrations.

• Inspire Your Team: Supervise, train, and mentor dietary staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and service-oriented work environment.

• Manage Inventory and Supplies: Monitor food inventory, order supplies, control waste, and maintain accurate records to support efficient department operations.

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, food safety requirements, sanitation standards, and company policies.

• Promote Resident Satisfaction: Collaborate with culinary and care teams to accommodate residents' nutritional needs and enhance their overall dining experience.

• Maintain Accurate Documentation: Keep thorough records of menus, food inventory, dietary services, and other required departmental documentation.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, collaborative, and supportive work environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of senior living residents.

• An opportunity to lead a team that values quality, compassion, and outstanding service.

• A rewarding career where your expertise and leadership are appreciated.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated, organized, and compassionate dietary professional who takes pride in delivering excellent food service and leading a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership and communication skills, knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to food safety, regulatory compliance, and resident-centered care.

Certified Dietary Manager credentials are required for this position. Experience in senior living, long-term care, or healthcare food service is highly valued.