Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Company: Ciena Healthcare Management
Location: Brighton
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Do you enjoy preparing delicious meals? Are you interested in joining a team that recognizes leadership and excellence in food service and guest hospitality? Would you like to cultivate your passion for the culinary arts? /n The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) acts as the connecting agent between the clinical/dietetics team and the kitchen staff. The CDM is responsible for ensuring guests receive diet- and texture-appropriate meals that are appetizing and nutritious. /n At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including: /n /n - /n Competitive pay /n /n - /n Life Insurance /n /n - /n 401K with matching funds /n /n - /n Health insurance /n /n - /n AFLAC /n /n - /n Employee discounts /n /n - /n Tuition Reimbursement /n /n /n In addition, we will help you advance your career with tuition reimbursement, discounts and other support. You will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities. /n Responsibilities /n /n - /n Complete diet history/food preference screening upon guest admission. /n /n - /n Develop, maintain and implement menus specific to the guest population. /n /n - /n Maintain kitchen cleanliness compliant with State and Federal guidelines. /n /n - /n Supervise purchasing in the dietary department specific to the facility budget. /n /n - /n Manage all aspects of kitchen operations including procurement, sanitation, scheduling, training, talent development and QAPI. /n /n - /n Cooperate with other departments to identify and accommodate guests’ choices, preferences and customary routines regarding eating. /n /n - /n Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation of dietary portion of guest care plans. /n /n /n Qualifications /n /n - /n Certified Dietary Manager Certification or current enrollment in a certification course approved by the Dietary Managers Association. /n /n - /n ServSafe Certification required within 90 days of employment. /n /n - /n High school diploma or equivalent. /n /n - /n Prefer two-year supervised food service experience in an institutional setting focused on planning, preparing and servicing regular and therapeutic diets. /n /n /n About Ciena Healthcare /n Ciena Healthcare is Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services. /n We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you! /n IND123

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