Certified Dietary Manager

Certified Dietary Manager Full-Time | Salaried | Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm with Manager on Duty weekend rotation Who We Are Dow Rummel Village is a non-profit Senior Life Plan Community in Sioux Falls, SD, enriching lives for over 60 years. Our mission is simple and powerful: “Guided by spiritual values, we enrich lives by providing extraordinary senior care.” We live our core values—Dignity, Excellence, Teamwork, Belonging, and Growth—every day, in everything we do. Our community spans all levels of care, from Independent Living to Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. This Role We are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Certified Dietary Manager to join our Culinary Services team and make a meaningful impact on the daily dining and nutrition experience of our residents. In this role, you will serve as an important link between residents, families, nursing, culinary services, licensed care leadership, and the Registered Dietitian to help ensure dietary needs, preferences, compliance expectations, and service standards are met. This is a great opportunity for a resident-focused professional who enjoys building relationships, supporting team success, improving processes, and contributing to a positive senior care environment. Responsibilities Conduct nutritional assessments and screenings for residents. Serve as the primary Culinary Services representative for Interdisciplinary Team meetings, QAPI meetings, resident councils, and care conferences across all licensed care areas. Maintain and update nutrition-related care plan information for residents. Partner with contracted Registered Dietitian to prepare for resident reviews, identify nutrition risk concerns, support care planning, and coordinate follow‑through on nutrition recommendations. Provide training, coaching and process support to Culinary Services supervisors and team related to therapeutic diets, resident preferences, allergies, supplements, snack accuracy and regulatory expectations. Uphold food and physical safety standards compliant with HACCP and all regulatory requirements for food service establishments. Who You Are Associate’s degree from an accredited school, preferred. Currently holding or in the process of obtaining a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential, Required. 2-3 years of experience in the field, with at least 2 years in hands‑on management preferred. Proven ability to educate and instruct teams effectively. Strong interpersonal skills for meetings with residents and families. ServSafe Certification, required within 6 months of hire. Able to adapt in an interrupted environment. Your Life At Dow Rummel Village Affordable Medical Plans – Choose from multiple options, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with full preventive coverage and low premiums. Generous HSA Contributions – Receive $100/month from Dow Rummel (that’s $1,200/year!) to use for medical expenses now or later. Dental & Vision Insurance – Low-cost coverage options through Delta Dental and VSP with free preventive services. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Tax‑free options to cover health and dependent care expenses. 403(b) Retirement Plan with Match – Dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 4%, with immediate eligibility and long‑term vesting. Life & AD&D Insurance – $40,000 employer‑paid life insurance. Voluntary Coverage Options – Access to Aflac for critical illness, accident, cancer, and short‑term disability insurance. Pet Insurance – Nationwide coverage available for your furry family members. BetterHelp Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential counseling and support for you and your family. Scholarship Opportunities – Apply for financial support toward certifications and degree programs that support your career development. Several opportunities to get involved in committees. Employee Referral Program Good Grades Bonus – Extra dollars for good grades for those who are in high school and/or secondary school. Free wellness membership (in-house pool and facility). Dow Rummel Village is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Dow Rummel Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr