Dietary Manager (CDM)

Luxor Healthcare Management; Blanchester (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Supportive leadership team

Opportunity to make a meaningfulImpact

Job summary

Luxor Healthcare Management is seeking an experienced Dietary Manager to lead the Dietary Department of a skilled nursing facility. You will oversee meals, staffing, compliance with health and safety regulations, and resident satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience in long-term care, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and a track record of maintaining high food safety standards while coordinating with Nursing and the Registered Dietitian to support resident care plans.

Qualifications

• CDM certification preferred.
• Experience as Dietary Manager orFood Service leadership.
• Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and sanitation standards.
• Ability to lead a team and ensure a positive dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary operations, including meal preparation, service, sanitation, and staffing.
• Lead, train, schedule, and support dietary team members.
• Ensure meals follow physician orders and therapeutic diets.
• Maintain CMS/state compliance, food safety, and infection control guidelines.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, and resident satisfaction.
• Manage dietary supplies, inventory, ordering, and cost controls.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Administration, and the Registered Dietitian to support resident care plans.
• Complete required dietary documentation, audits, and quality assurance activities.
• Assist with survey preparation and department readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification

Job description

Dietary Manager (CDM) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents!

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Dietary Manager to lead our Dietary Department and ensure our residents receive high-quality, nutritious meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

The Dietary Manager is responsible for overseeing daily dietary operations, managing the dietary team, maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, and ensuring excellent food quality and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Dietary Department, including meal preparation, service, sanitation, and staffing

• Lead, train, schedule, and support dietary team members

• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to physician orders, resident preferences, and therapeutic diet requirements

• Maintain compliance with CMS, state regulations, food safety standards, and infection control guidelines

• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, and resident satisfaction

• Manage dietary supplies, inventory, ordering, and cost controls

• Collaborate with Nursing, Administration, and the Registered Dietitian to support resident care plans

• Complete required dietary documentation, audits, and quality assurance activities

• Assist with survey preparation and maintain department readiness

Qualifications:

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred

• Previous Dietary Manager, Dietary Director, or Food Service leadership experience preferred

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, healthcare, or senior living environment preferred

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety regulations, and sanitation standards

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to lead a team and create a positive dining experience for residents

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Paid time off

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

If you are passionate about food service leadership and providing exceptional care to seniors, we would love to hear from you!