Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Compass Health•Templeton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vineyard Hills Health Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Certified Dietary Manager to join its Nutritional Services team at its skilled nursing facility in Templeton, California. This is a full-time, on-site position. The Certified Dietary Manager plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the dietary department. The role oversees meal planning, preparation, service, sanitation, and food safety; ensures compliance with applicable regulations; and works with nursing and other interdisciplinary team members to address residents’ nutritional needs, preferences, and dietary restrictions. The position also oversees dietary staff and daily operations, maintains records, monitors inventory and costs, supports quality improvement, and responds to resident concerns. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekend availability. The job requires frequent standing, sitting, bending, twisting, and walking.

Requirements

One year of experience as a dietary manager; skilled nursing facility experience is preferred.
Six months of supervisory experience in dietary management.
Completion of a state-approved Serve Safe program.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a CDM program, or willingness to complete the program within six months of hire.
Ability to successfully pass background, physical, and TB checks.
Weekend availability.

Nice To Haves

Skilled nursing facility experience as a dietary manager.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the dietary department.
Oversee meal planning, preparation, service, sanitation, and food safety practices.
Ensure dietary services comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including requirements for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living facilities.
Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation, and resident satisfaction.
Coordinate with nursing and other interdisciplinary team members regarding residents’ nutritional needs, preferences, and dietary restrictions.
Oversee dietary staff scheduling, training, performance, and daily operations.
Maintain appropriate records and documentation.
Monitor inventory, ordering, food costs, and supplies.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
Respond to resident concerns and work collaboratively to resolve dietary-related issues.