Certified Dietary Manager Jobs
Certified Dietary Manager jobs are open across long-term care, hospitals, correctional facilities, and school foodservice, from entry-level supervisory roles to director-level positions, with specializations in menu planning, regulatory compliance, and clinical nutrition support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Certified Dietary Services Department Manager, leading the dining department at a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are passionate about positively impacting the communities we serve. If you share our commitment to excellence and enhancing customer and resident experiences, join us and make a difference!
Pay Rate: USD $35.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr. Available Benefits for All Employees:- Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Free Telemedicine Services* on Day 1
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- 401 (k)
- Get paid when you need it with PNC EarnedIt
- Financial Wellness Support from PNC Workplace Banking
- Free Prescription Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Nationwide Transfer Opportunities
or copy this link: https://go-internal.hcsgcorp.com/l/1036773/2025-07-02/5xbpsq/1036773/17514637576MrQym5A/Employee_Benefits_for_Job_Descriptions__7_.pdf
Not available in AR.
Responsibilities
The Certified Dietary Manager oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality standards, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. This role requires adherence to facility menus, federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to consistently provide quality dining services.
- Lead and support the food service team to meet quality and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records of income, expenditures, food supplies, personnel, and equipment while using HCSG computer software..
- Conduct staff training, quality control, and in-service sessions; perform roles of dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher as needed.
- Communicate directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators to HCSG staff effectively.
- Use protective gear, ensure safe mixing and use of cleaning solutions, and report equipment needs or malfunctions promptly.
- Follow infection control, universal precautions, and handwashing procedures to maintain a sanitary environment.
- Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and timely completion of tasks.
- Represent HCSG positively through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification required.
- Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework preferred.
- Two years of experience in quantity food production/service and personnel supervision preferred.
- Must obtain Food Protection Manager (FPM) within the first 14 days of employment
- Must obtain Food Service Manager (FSM) and Long-Term Care Food Service (LTC-FSM) certifications within the first 60 days of employment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintain a positive attitude and effectively communicate with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
- Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies
- Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
- Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
- Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain records and complete reports as required, including web-based reporting.
- May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
- Residency within the service area required
Ready to Join Us?
Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Certified Dietary Services Department Manager, leading the dining department at a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are passionate about positively impacting the communities we serve. If you share our commitment to excellence and enhancing customer and resident experiences, join us and make a difference!
Pay Rate: USD $35.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr. Available Benefits for All Employees:- Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Free Telemedicine Services* on Day 1
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- 401 (k)
- Get paid when you need it with PNC EarnedIt
- Financial Wellness Support from PNC Workplace Banking
- Free Prescription Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Nationwide Transfer Opportunities
or copy this link: https://go-internal.hcsgcorp.com/l/1036773/2025-07-02/5xbpsq/1036773/17514637576MrQym5A/Employee_Benefits_for_Job_Descriptions__7_.pdf
Not available in AR.
Responsibilities
The Certified Dietary Manager oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality standards, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. This role requires adherence to facility menus, federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to consistently provide quality dining services.
- Lead and support the food service team to meet quality and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records of income, expenditures, food supplies, personnel, and equipment while using HCSG computer software..
- Conduct staff training, quality control, and in-service sessions; perform roles of dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher as needed.
- Communicate directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators to HCSG staff effectively.
- Use protective gear, ensure safe mixing and use of cleaning solutions, and report equipment needs or malfunctions promptly.
- Follow infection control, universal precautions, and handwashing procedures to maintain a sanitary environment.
- Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and timely completion of tasks.
- Represent HCSG positively through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification required.
- Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework preferred.
- Two years of experience in quantity food production/service and personnel supervision preferred.
- Must obtain Food Protection Manager (FPM) within the first 14 days of employment
- Must obtain Food Service Manager (FSM) and Long-Term Care Food Service (LTC-FSM) certifications within the first 60 days of employment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintain a positive attitude and effectively communicate with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
- Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies
- Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
- Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
- Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain records and complete reports as required, including web-based reporting.
- May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
- Residency within the service area required
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified dietary manager jobs.
- CDM, CFPP credential issued by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
- ServSafe or equivalent state-approved food safety manager certification
- Experience supervising dietary staff in a long-term care or healthcare setting
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets, texture-modified menus, and clinical nutrition documentation
- Familiarity with CMS regulations, state survey processes, and HACCP principles
- Proficiency with foodservice management software for ordering, inventory, and menu planning
Tips for Your Certified Dietary Manager Job Search
Lead your resume with CDM credentials
Put your CDM, CFPP credential and your state food safety certification at the top of your resume, above your work history. Hiring managers in long-term care and healthcare settings screen for those credentials first and may skip resumes that bury them.
Tailor your resume to care setting
A skilled nursing facility and a school district look for different things. Emphasize MDS nutrition documentation and therapeutic diets for clinical roles, and focus on production volume, procurement, and sanitation scores for institutional foodservice positions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified dietary manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by regulatory environment
Target postings that specify the regulatory body you know best, whether CMS-surveyed long-term care, USDA National School Lunch Program, or Joint Commission-accredited hospitals. Your familiarity with a specific audit and compliance cycle is a concrete differentiator worth naming in your cover letter.
Prepare scenario answers for survey readiness
Interviewers at nursing homes and assisted living facilities almost always ask how you've handled a state or federal survey. Prepare two specific examples: one where you identified a deficiency proactively and one where you corrected a cited issue before resurvey.
Negotiate schedule before accepting an offer
Many certified dietary manager roles require weekend and holiday coverage as part of the base schedule, not just on-call. Clarify rotation expectations and whether the posted rate reflects that coverage before you accept, so there are no surprises in your first week.
Certified Dietary Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified dietary managers?
The companies hiring the most certified dietary managers right now include Bayview Healthcare, Principle Long Term Care, and Thornton Heights Terrace, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Wisconsin, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Long-term care chains and multi-site healthcare systems tend to post the highest volume due to turnover and ongoing facility expansion.
How many certified dietary manager jobs are remote?
About 0% of certified dietary manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include regional consulting, foodservice curriculum development, and corporate menu compliance roles rather than direct facility management positions.
How do you become a certified dietary manager?
To become a certified dietary manager, you complete an accredited CDM training program approved by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, which combines coursework in nutrition, food safety, and management with a supervised practice component. After finishing the program, you pass the national credentialing exam to earn the CDM, CFPP designation. Most candidates also hold a food safety manager certification before entering a supervisory role.
Can you get hired as a certified dietary manager without much experience?
Entry-level certified dietary manager roles do exist, particularly in school foodservice, corrections, and smaller assisted living communities that are willing to train candidates who already hold the CDM, CFPP credential. Focus your applications on facilities that list the credential as required but experience as preferred, and use your supervised practice hours from your training program as your primary hands-on experience when you have limited paid work history.
What does the certified dietary manager interview process look like?
Most certified dietary manager interviews include a phone screen with HR, followed by one or two in-person rounds with the director of nursing or administrator and sometimes a department head panel. Expect scenario-based questions on survey preparedness, handling a staffing shortage during meal service, and managing a resident complaint about food quality. Some facilities add a brief kitchen walkthrough or ask you to review a sample menu for nutritional compliance.
Where can I find and apply to certified dietary manager jobs?
You can find and apply to certified dietary manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials and care-setting experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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