Certified Dietary Manager

PACS

Certified Dietary Manager overseeing meal preparation and dietary services in a skilled nursing facility. Leading team and ensuring compliance with health regulations while working in collaborative care environment.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeAugusta • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and participate in preparing delicious, nutritious meals that meet our residents' dietary needs
Control department costs, stay within budget, and manage food orders and inventory
Plan and assist with special meals for holidays and facility events
Hire, train, and supervise dietary staff
Ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen while complying with all health regulations
Work closely with the nursing and activities teams to align dietary services with resident needs
Meet with residents to understand their preferences, allergies, and nutritional needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least one year in a long-term care dietary department is preferred
Knowledge of Point Click Care (PCC) software is a plus!
Must be Certified!!!
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing
Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are a must!

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary: Starting at $60,000 a year
Ongoing professional development
A supportive and fun team to work with
Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of residents

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Hard Skills & Tools

meal preparationinventory managementbudget controldietary needs assessmentfood safety compliancestaff trainingmenu planningnutritional knowledgespecial meal planninglifting up to 50 lbs

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiporganizational skillsteam collaborationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillstime managementadaptabilityattention to detailcustomer service

Certifications

dietary certificationfood safety certificationcontinuing education credits