Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Dietary Management, Dietetics, Diversity, Federal Laws and Regulations, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Healthcare, Infection Control, Inventory Management, Leadership, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Order Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Portion Control, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Regulations, Sanitation, Schedule Development, Servant leadership, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Vision Plan
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) – Working Manager | Leadership Opportunity
Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River
Competitive Salary (Based on Experience)
Full-Time | Day Shift
Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility
Leadership Role with Hands-On Responsibilities
Lead the Team That Nourishes Recovery
At Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River, we understand that great care starts with great nutrition.
We are seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) who is passionate about resident satisfaction, quality dining experiences, and leading by example. This is a working manager position, meaning you'll provide leadership and oversight while actively supporting daily dietary operations alongside your team.
If you're a servant leader who enjoys mentoring staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, we'd love to meet you.
The Good Stuff — At a Glance
Leadership role with direct impact on resident satisfaction
Supportive clinical and administrative team
Opportunity to lead and develop dietary staff
Stable healthcare environment
Meaningful work serving seniors and rehabilitation patients
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Position Overview
The Certified Dietary Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the dietary department while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations. This working manager role requires active participation in food service operations, staff supervision, scheduling, training, and resident meal satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily dietary department operations
- Assist with meal preparation, service, and kitchen operations as needed
- Supervise, schedule, and train dietary staff
- Ensure compliance with sanitation, infection control, and food safety standards
- Monitor food quality, portion control, and resident satisfaction
- Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls
- Work closely with the Registered Dietitian and interdisciplinary team
- Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and facility dietary regulations
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and survey readiness
Qualifications
- Current Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential required
- Long-term care or healthcare dietary management experience preferred
- Knowledge of dietary regulations, food safety standards, and therapeutic diets
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to lead a team while working alongside staff when needed
- Experience with scheduling, inventory management, and departmental operations
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Supportive Leadership Team
“Our Family Caring For Yours”
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Apply today and lead a team that plays a vital role in the health, recovery, and happiness of our residents.