Dietary Manager - CDM

Waters of Greencastle, The, LLC; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters of Greencastle, The, LLC is seeking a Dietary Services Manager to oversee daily food service operations in a long-term care facility. You will lead dietary staff, coordinate therapeutic diets, ensure food safety, and support residents’ nutritional needs and preferences.

Responsibilities include staffing, menu development with the RD, supervising meal service, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with CMS and health regulations.

Qualifications

• CDM certification through ANFP preferred or required by state regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in nutrition, food service, or hospitality preferred.
• At least 2 years of food service management experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, food safety and sanitation.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, scheduling and inventory management skills.
• ServSafe certification preferred or required based on state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Maintain appropriate staffing and promote a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Develop menus with the Registered Dietitian based on nutritional guidelines, physician orders, and resident preferences.
• Ensure therapeutic diets are accurately prepared and served.
• Monitor resident diet orders and participate in care plan meetings as needed.
• Oversee meal preparation, portioning, presentation, and timely service.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HACCP standards.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, waste, and costs within budget.
• Maintain required documentation, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and diet lists.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, OSHA, health department, and other applicable regulations.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Inventory management

Food safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food service, or hospitality (preferred)

CDM certification through ANFP (preferred or required by state regulations)

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Dietary Services Manager – Healthcare Food Service at The Waters of Greencastle

Position Summary

The Dietary Services Manager oversees daily food service operations in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility. This role leads dietary staff, coordinates menus and therapeutic diets, ensures food safety and regulatory compliance, and supports residents' nutritional needs and preferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Maintain appropriate staffing and promote a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Develop menus with the Registered Dietitian based on nutritional guidelines, physician orders, and resident preferences.
• Ensure therapeutic diets are accurately prepared and served.
• Monitor resident diet orders and participate in care plan meetings as needed.
• Oversee meal preparation, portioning, presentation, and timely service.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HACCP standards.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, waste, and costs within budget.
• Maintain required documentation, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and diet lists.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, OSHA, health department, and other applicable regulations.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and inspections.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) through ANFP preferred or required by state regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in nutrition, food service, or hospitality preferred.
• At least 2 years of food service management experience, preferably in healthcare or in an assisted living facility.
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, scheduling, and inventory management skills.
• ServSafe certification preferred or required based on state regulations.