Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Lawrence Street Healthcare•Tomball, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Lawrence Street Health Care Center 615 Lawrence Street, Tomball, TX 77375 Full-Time | Skilled Nursing Facility Lead Nutrition Services That Make a Difference Every Day Lawrence Street Health Care Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead our dietary department. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining full compliance with regulatory standards. We are looking for someone who is organized, knowledgeable, and passionate about creating a positive dining experience for residents in a skilled nursing environment. Why Join Us? Work Today, Get Paid Today – Daily Pay Available Competitive pay based on experience Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) Paid Time Off + Holidays Company-paid life insurance Tuition reimbursement & growth opportunities Supportive leadership team and collaborative environment A meaningful role impacting resident satisfaction and well-being What You’ll Do Oversee daily operations of the dietary department Ensure meals are prepared and served according to physician orders, dietary needs, and preferences Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility dietary regulations Supervise, train, and schedule dietary staff Monitor food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams on resident nutritional needs and care plans Ensure accurate documentation and completion of required dietary records Qualifications (Required for Consideration) High School Diploma or GED (required) Active Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM) certification (required) 👉 Must be eligible to work in this role in accordance with federal and state regulations Knowledge of dietary practices, procedures, and regulations in a skilled nursing or healthcare setting (required) Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance Preferred Experience Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a dietary department within a hospital, nursing facility, or healthcare setting Experience managing staff, scheduling, and departmental operations Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills What We’re Looking For A leader who can balance quality, compliance, and efficiency Someone who takes pride in delivering a positive dining experience for residents A team player who collaborates well with other departments A professional who understands the importance of dietary services in overall resident care Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet operational needs. Equal Opportunity Employer Lawrence Street Health Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #INDLS123 View all jobs at this company

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (required)
Active Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM) certification (required)
👉 Must be eligible to work in this role in accordance with federal and state regulations
Knowledge of dietary practices, procedures, and regulations in a skilled nursing or healthcare setting (required)
Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a dietary department within a hospital, nursing facility, or healthcare setting
Experience managing staff, scheduling, and departmental operations
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the dietary department
Ensure meals are prepared and served according to physician orders, dietary needs, and preferences
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility dietary regulations
Supervise, train, and schedule dietary staff
Monitor food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control
Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams on resident nutritional needs and care plans
Ensure accurate documentation and completion of required dietary records