CDM - Certified Dietary Manager

Certified Dietary Manager

Are you a compassionate Dining Service or Food Service Leader looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals on their retirement journey? 

The Certified Dietary Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the dietary department within our skilled care living facility. This position is responsible for ensuring that residents receive proper nutrition tailored to their individual health needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in dietetics. This role requires effective supervision of dining staff and the ability to manage dietary operations efficiently.

Duties

• Works with the Dietitian to conduct patient assessments and determine individual dietary needs and preferences and implement nutritional care plans.
• Oversee the preparation and serving of meals, ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines.
• Supervise dietary staff, providing training and support as needed.
• DON and other healthcare professionals to optimize residents' nutritional outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of dietary services, including meal plans and resident feedback.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and safety standards within the kitchen and dining areas.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Dietary Manager is required or willing to obtain within 6 months or hire.
• Experience in assisted living or similar healthcare settings is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dietetics and nutrition principles.
• Proficiency in patient assessment techniques and health coaching strategies.
• 2 years previous supervisory skills with the ability to manage a team effective, preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with residents and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours to ensure staff and services are being provided at all meal times.
• Applicants are required to pass pre-employment screenings that could include: Criminal background checks, Abuse registry check, Drug test, Physical, and TB test.

In this position you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors while working in a modern environment with a fun and friendly culture.

Friendship Village Retirement Community is:

• 2025 Employer of Choice!
• Five Star CMS organization

Friendship Village is the premier retirement community in the Cedar Valley, servicing retirees from independent living to skilled care. We are a faith based non-profit that believes our residents deserve the very best, most compassionate care possible. Which means we look for the very best employees. We have built a workplace that cultivates creativeness, productivity, and enhances learning in a fun and energetic environment. We are looking for employees that are hardworking, dependable, caring individuals who are dedicated to going the extra mile in everything they do. We want those who practice open and honest communication and build trust in one another.

Pay Rates:

• $24-28 per hour

Benefits - available to employees working 25 hours or more a week:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Flex spending accounts
• PTO Paid time off
• Paid holidays after 30 days
• 401k retirement

Additional benefits - available to all employees:

• HIVE - FREE Employee Wellness Center/Gym and Pool
• Onsite Childcare Center with discount for employees
• Employee Food Pantry
• 2.5 more times pay for working holidays