Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization where your leadership directly impacts resident care and satisfaction. As a Certified Dietary Manager , you’ll play a vital role in ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals while leading a dedicated dietary team.

Be a light — to residents, families, and your fellow team members.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily dietary operations, including meal preparation, service, and sanitation

• Develop and implement menus that meet regulatory standards and resident nutritional needs

• Ensure all meals comply with physician orders, special diets, and texture modifications

• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, and resident satisfaction

• Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate dietary team members

• Maintain compliance with sanitation, infection control, and safety regulations

• Manage inventory, order supplies, and control food costs and waste

• Maintain accurate records for purchases, deliveries, and departmental reporting

• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to support resident nutrition

• Participate in surveys, inspections, audits, and quality improvement initiatives

• Respond to resident and family concerns related to dietary services

What You Bring

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential — required

• ServSafe Certification — required

• Minimum 2 years of food service management experience , preferably in long-term care or healthcare

• Strong knowledge of nutrition, special diets, food safety, and sanitation standards

• Understanding of federal and state dietary regulations in skilled nursing

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to manage budgets, inventory, and multiple priorities effectively

• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k) matching

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

• Tuition Reimbursement to support career growth

• Atrium Centers Discount Program (travel, electronics, wellness, automotive & more)

Why Atrium Centers

“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home.”

Built on Compassion, Community, and Clinical Excellence , Atrium Centers provides a supportive environment where your leadership and expertise truly matter.

If you’re a dedicated dietary leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply today.