Dietary Manager (CDM): Lead Kitchen & Resident Nutrition

Concord Post Acute; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Concord Post Acute in Concord, CA seeks a Certified Dietary Manager to oversee the dietary department, ensuring safe, nutritious meals and regulatory compliance. Lead staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with nursing and other departments.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $65,000–$70,000 DOE plus comprehensive benefits; prior long-term care dietary leadership and CDM certification preferred. Join a team focused on resident care and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Dietary Manager/Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) program meeting applicable state and federal requirements.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing dietary department preferred.
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PointClickCare (PCC) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, therapeutic diets, and long-term care dietary practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Must maintain all required continuing education and applicable credentials/licensure.
• Must remain in good standing with the applicable Department of Public Health License and Certification Division.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in the preparation and service of safe, nutritious, and appetizing meals.
• Ensure meals meet prescribed dietary requirements, physician orders, and approved menus.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and proper meal presentation.
• Manage the dietary department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies as needed.
• Plan and assist with special meals for holidays, celebrations, and facility events.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Address employee performance concerns and administer disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Prepare staff schedules and ensure adequate coverage for all shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Resident-focused care

Education

CDM program completion

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Concord Post Acute in Concord, CA seeks a Certified Dietary Manager to oversee the dietary department, ensuring safe, nutritious meals and regulatory compliance. Lead staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with nursing and other departments.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $65,000–$70,000 DOE plus comprehensive benefits; prior long-term care dietary leadership and CDM certification preferred. Join a team focused on resident care and quality of life.