Certified Dietary Manager
About The Position
Senior Living | Aramark SeniorLife+ Lead with purpose. Make every meal matter. At Aramark SeniorLife+, we're redefining dining in senior living. As the newest and fastest-growing division within Aramark, we're committed to creating exceptional dining experiences that nourish, comfort, and enrich the lives of older adults every day. We're looking for a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) who is passionate about leading teams, delivering high-quality resident dining experiences, and making a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment. If you're someone who enjoys building strong teams, creating operational excellence, and making residents smile one meal at a time, we'd love to meet you
Requirements
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential
- At least 1 year of leadership experience in food service, healthcare, senior living, long-term care, rehabilitation, or hospitality
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
- Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
- Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, or healthcare dining
- Experience with budgeting, inventory, labor management, and cost controls
- Experience preparing for state surveys and maintaining regulatory compliance
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily dining operation while partnering closely with the Food Service Director to ensure exceptional service, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
- Lead, coach, and develop culinary and dining team members
- Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and resident satisfaction
- Ensure meals are prepared and served safely while maintaining the highest quality standards
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and company food safety regulations
- Assist with staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
- Monitor food, labor, and inventory costs while supporting financial goals
- Partner with community leadership to continuously improve the resident dining experience
- Maintain sanitation standards and ensure survey readiness
- Support operational excellence through inventory management, purchasing, and quality assurance
- Help create a welcoming dining environment where residents genuinely enjoy every meal
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
