Contract/Travel Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Connected Health Care, LLC; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Connected Health Care, LLC seeks an experienced Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) for a 13-week travel contract in Hancock, Michigan. The role oversees daily dietary operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads a food service team in a long-term care setting.

You will impact resident dining experiences while gaining valuable healthcare food service experience. This assignment includes opportunities for additional assignments and compensation details during hiring.

Qualifications

• CDM certification required.
• Experience supervising dietary staff.
• Experience in healthcare/long-term care is preferred.
• Food service management experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with menu planning software and clinical charting systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of state regulations and long-term care standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage dietary operations while ensuring resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary operations meeting quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal food safety regulations.
• Lead, train, schedule, and supervise dietary team members.
• Coordinate meal prep, assign duties, and monitor workflow.
• Develop menus and nutrition plans to meet residents' needs.
• Control food costs and monitor waste and portions.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and deliveries.
• Address resident feedback to support satisfaction.
• Monitor budgets and department costs and payroll.
• Provide hands-on support in food preparation and service.

Skills

CDM certification

Supervisory experience

Healthcare/long-term care

Menu planning

Budgeting

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) for a 13-week travel contract in Hancock, Michigan. The role involves overseeing daily dietary operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a food service team in a long-term care setting. This assignment offers a chance to impact resident dining experiences while gaining experience in healthcare food service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily dietary operations to ensure meals meet quality, safety, and sanitation standards.

• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, food safety, and sanitation requirements.

• Lead, train, schedule, and supervise dietary team members.

• Coordinate meal preparation, assign kitchen duties, and monitor workflow to serve meals on schedule.

• Manage menus and nutrition, developing and updating menus to meet residents' dietary needs and preferences.

• Control food costs and waste by monitoring portion sizes, quality, and presentation.

• Manage inventory and purchasing, coordinating orders, inspecting deliveries, and monitoring stock.

• Support resident satisfaction by addressing concerns and dining feedback professionally.

• Monitor budgets and expenses, assisting with departmental costs, payroll, and accurate financial records.

• Provide hand-on support, assisting with food preparation, serving, cleaning, and other kitchen duties.

Qualifications:

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification required.

• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, or institutional food service preferred.

• Prior food service management experience strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with menu planning software and clinical charting systems is a plus.

• Knowledge of state regulations and food service standards applicable to long-term care facilities.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage dietary operations while maintaining quality standards and resident satisfaction.

Benefits:

• Competitive travel/contract pay package.

• 13-week contract assignment.

• Opportunity to gain experience in a healthcare and long-term care setting.

• Additional assignment and compensation details provided during the hiring process.

You hold a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification. You have supervisory experience in healthcare or long-term care. You excel at menu planning, budgeting, and team leadership