Senior CDM: Lead Healthcare Nutrition & Kitchen Ops

Summit Grove Care Center; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Training programs

Career growth

Job summary

Summit Grove Care Center seeks a Certified Dietary Manager to lead nutrition services within a healthcare setting. You will develop patient-centered menus, oversee procurement and storage, manage kitchen operations, and ensure safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a CDM credential, have 2+ years in healthcare foodservice management, and excel in budgeting, team leadership, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Dietary Manager program or related foodservice degree.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) with active credential status.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in foodservice management, preferably in healthcare.
• Familiarity with enteral nutrition, wounds, weight management, and hemodialysis is a plus.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of state survey processes and nutrition care compliance.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• Experience with electronic charting (e.g., Point Click Care) is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutritious, delicious menus tailored to patient needs.
• Manage food ordering, receiving, and storage in line with all regulations.
• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety, sanitation, and smooth workflow.
• Control budgets by analyzing food costs and adjusting menus to stay on track.
• Lead, train, and inspire your dietary team in best practices.
• Keep accurate meal counts and food cost reports.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and staff to address dietary needs and concerns.
• Develop and enforce dietary policies aligned with industry standards.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary care conferences to support holistic care.

Skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Healthcare setting experience

Team leadership

Patient-focused care

Education

Graduate of a Dietary Manager program or related foodservice degree

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) with active credential

Tools

Point Click Care (e-charting)

Job description

Summit Grove Care Center seeks a Certified Dietary Manager to lead nutrition services within a healthcare setting. You will develop patient-centered menus, oversee procurement and storage, manage kitchen operations, and ensure safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a CDM credential, have 2+ years in healthcare foodservice management, and excel in budgeting, team leadership, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.