Dietary Manager

Rehab Center; Butler (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehab Center is seeking an experienced and organized Dietary / Culinary Manager to lead our food service department and support residents’ nutritional needs. This role oversees daily kitchen operations, staff management, and compliance with health and safety standards.

The position requires CDM/ANFP certification, a certified Dietary Manager exam, and at least 2 years of foodservice management experience in healthcare, with strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• CDM or ANFP Certification required.
• Certified Dietary Manager exam completion.
• Minimum 2 years of foodservice management experience in healthcare.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary and food service operations.
• Interview, hire, train, and supervise dietary staff.
• Create and maintain staff schedules.
• Monitor resident satisfaction and adjust services accordingly.
• Ensure health codes and dietary regulations compliance.
• Maintain inventory and place food/supply orders.
• Develop and manage department budget.
• Plan and implement resident-centered dietary programs.
• Oversee storage, preparation, and sanitation protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Organizational skills

Education

CDM/ANFP Certification

Job description

Dietary / Culinary Manager – Rehab Center

If you’re looking to join a dynamic and supportive team, Rehab Center is the place for you! Our facility is seeking an experienced and organizedDietary / Culinary Manager to lead our food service department.

The Dietary Manager is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and supporting residents’ nutritional needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily dietary and food service operations.

• Interview, hire, train, and supervise dietary staff.

• Create and maintain staff schedules.

• Monitor resident satisfaction and adjust services accordingly.

• Ensure compliance with health codes and dietary regulations.

• Maintain accurate inventory and place food/supply orders.

• Develop and manage department budget.

• Plan and implement resident-centered dietary programs.

• Oversee food storage, preparation, and sanitation protocols.

Qualifications:

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or equivalent certification by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP).

• Successful completion of a certified Dietary Manager exam.

• Minimum 2 years of foodservice management experience, preferably in long-term care or healthcare settings.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.