Interim Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Supplied Talent•Pueblo, CO

11d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

A skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Ordway, Colorado has an immediate need for an experienced Interim Dietary Manager to lead its food service program for an approximately 8-week assignment. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing all dietary operations — staff supervision, therapeutic diet management, sanitation, purchasing, and regulatory compliance — with full support from facility administration.

Requirements

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of successful dietary management experience in a healthcare facility (skilled nursing, long-term care, or hospital setting strongly preferred)
Working knowledge of therapeutic/modified diets, food sanitation and safety regulations, food and labor law, and large-scale purchasing and budgeting
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
Ability to meet the physical demands of an active kitchen environment, including regularly lifting 35+ lbs and occasionally up to 80 lbs

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (2-year) or higher in Culinary Studies

Responsibilities

Direct all phases of dietary services, including preparation and service of a variety of therapeutic diets for residents with specific nutritional needs
Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate cooks and dietary aides; delegate workload based on staff competency and facility layout
Step in as cook or aide when staffing shortages require
Maintain high standards of sanitation, safety, and equipment operation and care
Purchase food and dietary supplies within budget; manage inventory and verify deliveries against specifications
Maintain standardized recipes and supervise their use
Post written, dated work assignments in the kitchen aligned to resident dietary needs
Develop, implement, and periodically review the nutritional care component of each resident's care plan; document within required time frames
Attend care plan team meetings and quarterly resident interviews
Ensure nutrition counseling is provided and documented for residents with prescribed dietary modifications
Advise the attending physician or DON when nutritional requirements cannot be met through meals and supplements
Maintain resident diet records and tray card updates
Implement facility resident care and infection control policies related to dietary services
Participate in quality assurance meetings, in-services, and required committees