Travel Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
Required skills
- food purchasing
- production
- service
- sanitation
- food safety standards
- foodborne illness
- staffing
- budgeting
- cost control
- food quality
Nice to have
- MDS
- CAAs
- care planning
Role summary
Nutritious Lifestyles is seeking a travel-certified Dietary Manager (CDM) for a contract role. This position involves overseeing dietary operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing food safety and nutrition care for residents across various U.S. locations, primarily in Florida and North Carolina. Responsibilities include food purchasing, production, service, sanitation, staffing, budgeting, and leading survey participation. The role requires a CDM credential and experience in foodservice management, with a preference for long-term care experience and familiarity with MDS, CAAs, and care planning. Travel, hotel, and meal stipends are covered.
Role: Travel Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
Location: Travel – Primarily based in Florida and North Carolina; willingness to travel to additional locations across the U.S. is a plus.
Type: Contract, Hours worked=Hours Paid Compensation: $30-$35/hour (All travel, hotel, meal stipends covered by Nutritious Lifestyles)Want to travel & tour the U.S. while getting paid? Join our CDM Travel Division,
Position Overview
We are seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to oversee dietary operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support quality nutrition care for residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee food purchasing, production, service, and sanitation practices
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards and prevent foodborne illness
- Manage dietary department operations including staffing, budgeting, and cost control
- Monitor food quality and ensure residents receive adequate nutrition
- Collaborate with clinical teams and facility leadership
- Provide training and guidance to dietary staff
- Lead and represent the dietary department during state and federal surveys
- Conduct resident screening and collect nutrition-related data as assigned
- Complete MDS, CAAs, and develop individualized care plans addressing nutrition risks
Qualifications
- Completion of an ANFP-approved Dietary Manager program, OR Degree in Foodservice Management, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or related field, OR Equivalent combination of education, training, or military experience.
- Experience in foodservice management Required.
- Current Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential (required) with a minimum of 1 year of experience in long-term care preferred.
- Experience with MDS, CAAs, and care planning is preferred.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay
- Flexible work opportunities
- Professional development and training
- Career growth across diverse healthcare settings
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