Certified Dietary Manager / Kitchen Manager

LCS (Life Care Services); Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

The Marshes of Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA seeks a hospitality-focused Certified Dietary Manager to lead our dining services team. You will deliver high-quality dining experiences, support resident nutrition goals, and maintain a home-like environment.

With a CDM and ServSafe certification, you will manage kitchen operations, collaborate with nursing and culinary teams, and participate in care planning and training for staff. This role blends clinical insight with compassionate leadership.

Qualifications

• CDM and ServSafe certifications required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in kitchen and dietary management in a health care setting.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screen.
• Experience with clinical assessments on residents and care plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining services team with hospitality, respect, and personalized service.
• Build relationships with residents, learn preferences, and support individual needs.
• Interview residents/family to obtain dietary history and preferences.
• Use Resident Satisfaction Surveys to enhance dining service.
• Ensure meals meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee kitchen operations: staffing, scheduling, production, inventory, and ordering.
• Collaborate with nursing, wellness, and culinary teams on health and nutritional goals.
• Participate in Nutrition at Risk Committee and Skin/Wound Care Committee.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hospitality

Teamwork

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

ServSafe Food Safety Certification

Job description

Salary range $58,000 - $65,000 based on relevant experience.

The Marshes of Skidaway Island is seeking a hospitality focused Certified Dietary / Kitchen Manager to join our team!

In this highly relational role, you will support our mission of delivering exceptional resident care through meaningful interactions, high‑quality dining experiences, and a welcoming, home‑like environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a dedicated dining services team with a focus on hospitality, respect, and personalized service.
• Build strong, positive relationships with residents—learning preferences, supporting individual needs, and enhancing their daily dining experience.
• Interview and visit with residents and/or family members to obtain accurate dietary history and current food preferences
• Utilize Resident Satisfaction Surveys to enhance the overall dining service
• Ensure all meal preparation and service meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including staffing, scheduling, food production, inventory, and ordering.
• Collaborate closely with nursing, wellness, and culinary teams to support resident health and nutritional goals.
• Participate in the Nutrition at Risk Committee and the Skin/Wound Care Committee
• Participate in Resident Care Plan Conferences
• Assist in planning and conducting in-service training programs for the dining staff
• Provide counseling on nutritional issues to residents.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen that reflects our commitment to care and community.

What We’re Looking For

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential and Food Safety and Sanitation (ServSafe) certifications required.
• A minimum of two years' experience in kitchen and dietary management in a health care setting, preferably in senior living.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screen.
• Experience with performing clinical assessments on residents, meeting with Care Plan Team, performing input on MDS preferred.
• Warm, people‑centered leadership style with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for enriching the lives of older adults through service and daily connection.

Why The Marshes?

• A supportive, relationship‑focused culture where staff and residents truly know one another.
• A beautiful campus environment rooted in hospitality and a sense of belonging.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference each day in a community that values excellence, compassion, and care.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, scholarships, annual bonus opportunity, 401k, paid vacation, sick, and holiday time. I

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