Certified Dietary Manager- Skilled Nursing

Touchstone Communities; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Paid time off from day one

Bonus and recognition opportunities

Paycheck advances

Emergency Assistance Foundation

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Stone Oak Care Center, part of Touchstone Communities, is seeking an experienced Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead the Culinary Services Department in a skilled nursing setting. You will oversee meal production, ensure nutrition quality, and drive resident dining experiences with a focus on safety and compliance.

You will partner with nursing, administration, and families to tailor therapeutic diets, manage budgets, and develop your culinary team.

Qualifications

• CDM certification or active pursuit of certification.
• 2–3 years of leadership experience in skilled nursing, long-term care dining services.
• Experience leading culinary teams and managing dietary operations.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety regulations, sanitation, and dietary compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing dietary operations during state surveys and inspections.
• Budgeting, food cost controls, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop culinary and dietary team members.
• Oversee daily dietary operations ensuring nutritious and appealing meals.
• Collaborate with residents and families to accommodate preferences.
• Ensure compliance with state, CMS, and local health regulations.
• Prepare for surveys, audits, and inspections.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, budgets, and cost controls.
• Monitor safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Track performance metrics and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership in healthcare dining

Team development & retention

Dietary compliance knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration with clinicians

Budgeting & cost controls

Education

CDM certification or active pursuit

Job description

Position:Certified Dietary Manager- Skilled Nursing

Location: Stone Oak Care Center

505 Madison Oak Drive

San Antonio- SOCC, TX

Job Id:20462

# of Openings:1

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) | Culinary Services Leader

Stone Oak Care Center

At Stone Oak Care Center, we believe dining is about much more than serving meals. It is about creating meaningful experiences, promoting health and wellness, and bringing comfort and joy to those we serve. We are seeking an experienced Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) who is passionate about leading culinary teams, delivering exceptional resident experiences, and upholding the highest standards of nutrition, food quality, and service in a skilled nursing environment.

This is an opportunity for a proven dietary leader who understands the unique demands of skilled nursing and long-term care, and who is committed to creating a dining experience that enhances the quality of life for every resident.

The Touchstone Experience

At Touchstone Communities, our mission is simple: Make Lives Better.

We are dedicated to delivering a Best-in-Class Healthcare Experience for our residents, families, and team members. Through compassion, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we create a culture where residents feel at home and team members feel valued.

When you join Touchstone, you become part of a family that believes every interaction matters, every resident deserves exceptional care, and every team member has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Why This Role Matters

As the Certified Dietary Manager, you will serve as the leader of the Culinary Services Department, overseeing all aspects of food service operations while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and company standards. You will partner closely with nursing, administration, clinical teams, residents, and families to provide nutritious, high-quality meals that support both resident satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong experience managing dietary operations within a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care setting and has a passion for developing teams and enhancing the resident dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop culinary and dietary team members to deliver exceptional service and hospitality.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and excellence.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor dietary staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Ensure staffing schedules effectively support operational needs and resident care.

Culinary & Dining Excellence

• Oversee daily culinary operations to ensure residents receive nutritious, appetizing, and visually appealing meals.
• Create a positive dining experience that promotes dignity, choice, and resident satisfaction.
• Collaborate with residents and families to understand food preferences and accommodate special requests whenever possible.
• Monitor meal service to ensure consistency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Clinical Nutrition & Regulatory Compliance

• Partner with the Registered Dietitian and interdisciplinary care team to support resident nutritional needs.
• Ensure therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and physician-ordered dietary plans are accurately implemented.
• Monitor nutritional risk indicators, meal consumption trends, and resident concerns.
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, CMS, and local health regulations.
• Prepare for and successfully manage surveys, audits, and inspections.
• Manage food purchasing, vendor relationships, inventory, and departmental budgets.
• Control food and labor costs while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Monitor departmental performance metrics and implement process improvements.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, infection control, and kitchen safety standards are consistently met.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Current Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification or eligibility and active pursuit of certification.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of leadership experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute healthcare dining services required.
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and retaining high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and dietary compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience successfully managing dietary operations during state surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Culinary leadership experience overseeing large-scale meal production.
• Knowledge of budgeting, food cost controls, and inventory management.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility with short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents.

What You'll Love About Touchstone

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Career advancement within a growing healthcare organization
• Paid time off beginning day one
• Bonus and recognition opportunities
• Paycheck advances when needed
• Access to Touchstone's Emergency Assistance Foundation
• A supportive leadership team committed to your success