Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) - Full-Time - 55 Bed Unit

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) | Full-Time

An Exciting Opportunity at Ginger Cove!

Ginger Cove is a premier life-care retirement community in Annapolis dedicated to providing exceptional quality, comfort, and care. Our CARF-accredited community is recognized for excellence in resident-centered care, hospitality, and clinical collaboration.

We are seeking an experienced Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead our 55 bed unit Healthcare Culinary Services team. The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) oversees the daily operations of Healthcare Culinary Services, ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious, and appealing meals that meet physician orders, therapeutic diet requirements, and individual preferences.

This position provides leadership for dietary staff while partnering with nursing, culinary leadership, rehabilitation, and the Registered Dietitian to deliver exceptional resident-centered dining experiences. The Certified Dietary Manager ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and organizational standards related to food service, sanitation, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.

Schedule:

• Full-Time (32-40 hours a week)
• Monday-Friday with occasional weekends, holidays, or special events as needed.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the daily operations of Healthcare Culinary Services, including meal production, tray service, dining operations, and food quality.
• Supervise, coach, train, and support Dietary Aides and other dietary team members.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, employee development, and performance management.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to physician orders, therapeutic diets, resident preferences, and approved menus.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care team to support residents' nutritional needs.
• Monitor resident satisfaction through meal rounds and respond to concerns to continuously improve the dining experience.
• Participate in resident care planning meetings and interdisciplinary conferences.
• Maintain compliance with CMS regulations, Maryland Department of Health requirements, food safety standards, and infection prevention practices.
• Monitor kitchen sanitation, temperature logs, food storage, HACCP practices, and overall regulatory compliance.
• Assist with budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and cost-control initiatives.
• Monitor food waste and recommend operational improvements.
• Maintain required documentation, audits, reports, and departmental records.
• Support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Prepare for state surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Promote a positive culture centered on teamwork, hospitality, accountability, and exceptional customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join Ginger Cove?

• Leadership opportunity within a premier CARF-accredited retirement community
• Collaborate with Registered Dietitians, nursing, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Stable full-time schedule
• Opportunity to improve resident satisfaction and quality of care
• Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment
• Beautiful waterfront campus in Annapolis
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Job Qualifications:

• Current Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP) credential preferred/required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in nutrition, food service management, hospitality, or related field preferred.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of dietary management experience, preferably within:

• Skilled nursing

• Assisted living

• Continuing care retirement communities

• Healthcare food service environments

• Knowledge of CMS regulations, therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation standards.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits & Perks:

At Ginger Cove, we value our team and offer a strong benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (accrual-based)
• Tuition assistance & scholarship programs
• Employee referral bonus program
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Additional voluntary (ancillary) benefits

Ginger Cove is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Ginger Cove will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classifications.