Certified Dietary Manager(CDM)

PACS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gateway Post Acute is seeking an experienced and motivated Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead our dietary department. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering high-quality nutrition services while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and resident satisfaction. The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery. This role ensures meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards. The director also manages staff, maintains budget compliance, and collaborates with other departments to support resident well-being.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Dietary Manager program (CDM certification required)
Minimum one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department preferred
Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) preferred
Must maintain required continuing education and remain in good standing with regulatory agencies
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent organizational and communication abilities
Knowledge of dietary regulations and long-term care standards
Ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively
Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling
Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Frequent use of senses including sight, hearing, taste, and smell

Nice To Haves

Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and participate in meal preparation and service to ensure quality, safety, and compliance
Maintain food quality, portion control, and adherence to physician-ordered diets
Manage departmental budget, control costs, and oversee ordering of food and supplies
Plan and coordinate special meals for holidays and events
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff, including disciplinary actions as needed
Ensure proper food storage, sanitation, and infection control practices
Process diet orders and maintain accurate diet cards and resident records
Assess resident nutritional needs, preferences, and risks; complete required documentation
Prepare and manage staff schedules
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment
Conduct routine inspections and audits of dietary services
Collaborate with nursing, activities, and interdisciplinary teams
Participate in QA and IDT meetings
Provide in-service education and staff training
Investigate workplace incidents and implement corrective actions
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
Maintain confidentiality of resident information
Engage with residents to support satisfaction and nutritional care
Communicate menu changes with the Dietitian and document accordingly
Oversee and manage dietary staff, including scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and regulatory compliance