Senior Living Dietary Supervisor & Menu Lead

MGM Healthcare; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO accrual

Holidays + Floating Holiday

Tuition reimbursement

Take-home pay up to 75% of net wages

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Job summary

Jackson Manor is hiring a Certified Dietary Supervisor to lead menu planning, nutrition management, and kitchen operations for our senior living facility. You will supervise staff, ensure therapeutic diets, and monitor residents’ nutritional status while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CDM certification within two years; active CDM status is a plus. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment in Missouri.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Within two years of start, attain Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification; MO equivalent acceptable.
• Current and active CDM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine quantity of food and plan/prepare master menus; supervise therapeutic diets and control costs.
• Supervise food production and service; manage departmental staff.
• Ensure nutrition-optimized meal prep and economical use of food; maintain standardized recipes.
• Plan menus, purchase food, assign duties; adapt master menu cycle with Dietician.
• Check food for flavor, temperature, and appearance regularly.
• Monitor residents’ nutritional status with assessments and dietary care planning.
• Prepare the departmental budget on an annual basis.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen tools and supplies.
• Inspect all work and storage areas for cleanliness.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for food preparation, storage and nutrition.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Emergency response

Confidentiality

English Proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDM Certification within 2 years

CDM Certification active (plus)

Job description

Jackson Manor is hiring a Certified Dietary Supervisor to lead menu planning, nutrition management, and kitchen operations for our senior living facility. You will supervise staff, ensure therapeutic diets, and monitor residents’ nutritional status while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CDM certification within two years; active CDM status is a plus. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment in Missouri.