Certified Dietary Manager

Certified Dietary Manager

Lead with purpose. Make every meal matter. At Aramark Senior Life+, we're redefining dining in senior living. As the newest and fastest-growing division within Aramark, we're committed to creating exceptional dining experiences that nourish, comfort, and enrich the lives of older adults every day. We're looking for a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) who is passionate about leading teams, delivering high-quality resident dining experiences, and making a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment.

If you're someone who enjoys building strong teams, creating operational excellence, and making residents smile one meal at a time, we'd love to meet you.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop culinary and dining team members
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and resident satisfaction
• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely while maintaining the highest quality standards
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and company food safety regulations
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
• Monitor food, labor, and inventory costs while supporting financial goals
• Partner with community leadership to continuously improve the resident dining experience
• Maintain sanitation standards and ensure survey readiness
• Support operational excellence through inventory management, purchasing, and quality assurance
• Help create a welcoming dining environment where residents genuinely enjoy every meal

Qualifications

• Required:
  
  Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential
• At least 1 year of leadership experience in food service, healthcare, senior living, long-term care, rehabilitation, or hospitality
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred:
  Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, or healthcare dining
• Experience with budgeting, inventory, labor management, and cost controls
• Experience preparing for state surveys and maintaining regulatory compliance