Certified Dietary Manager: Patient Kitchen Lead & Flexible Benefits

Holton Community Hospital; Kansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Holton Community Hospital in Holton, KS is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead the Dietary Department. The role covers daily operations, patient meal service, catering, inventory, and budgeting while ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

You will collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to tailor nutrition services and support therapeutic diets for patients and staff, promoting patient-centered service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; higher education in nutrition/foodservice preferred.
• CDM credential (CBDM) or equivalent; ServSafe Manager certification as required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• At least two years of cooking experience; healthcare cooking preferred.
• Supervisory or food service management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep, menu planning, sanitation, and safe handling.
• Ability to follow prescribed diets and diet orders.
• Ability to supervise, schedule, and prioritize responsibilities.
• Basic budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to use computers and scheduling/documentation systems.
• Commitment to patient-centered service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, coordination, and supervision of the Dietary Department.
• Ensure safe, nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective food services.
• Coordinate food prep, patient meals, staff meals, catering, sanitation, inventory, and purchasing.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to support patient nutrition needs and therapeutic diets.
• Work with providers, nursing, and leadership to maintain quality dining experiences.

Skills

Food prep

Menu planning

Sanitation

Diet orders

Texture modification

Supervising staff

Scheduling

Budgeting

Inventory control

Recordkeeping

Computer systems

Confidentiality

Patient-centered service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nutrition & Foodservices training

Foodservice management / culinary arts

Job description

Holton Community Hospital in Holton, KS is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead the Dietary Department. The role covers daily operations, patient meal service, catering, inventory, and budgeting while ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

You will collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to tailor nutrition services and support therapeutic diets for patients and staff, promoting patient-centered service and teamwork.