Certified Dietary Manager — Healthcare Food Service Leader

Towne Nursing Staff; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance Benefits

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions in Hamden, CT is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to oversee the daily operation of the food-service department in a skilled nursing facility. You will lead, train, and supervise staff while ensuring compliance with facility policy, federal and state regulations, and high standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities include menu planning with client preferences and therapeutic diets, budgeting, HACCP compliance, and collaboration with the RD and IDT to

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in food-service management within healthcare
• Requires CDM or CFM certification and Food Protection Manager credential
• Knowledge of federal/state regulations governing healthcare food service

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the food-service team, including hiring and training
• Develop menus and respond to client preferences and therapeutic diets
• Manage budgets and ensure HACCP and safety compliance
• Collaborate with RD and IDT to meet residents' nutritional needs

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Computer skills

Education

CDM Certification

CFM Certification

Food Protection Manager Certification

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions in Hamden, CT is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to oversee the daily operation of the food-service department in a skilled nursing facility. You will lead, train, and supervise staff while ensuring compliance with facility policy, federal and state regulations, and high standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities include menu planning with client preferences and therapeutic diets, budgeting, HACCP compliance, and collaboration with the RD and IDT to