Healthcare Manager - Senior Living
Healthcare Manager - Senior Living
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Job Description
Join Our REAL Food Mission!
Are you a compassionate detailoriented Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) looking to make a meaningful impact Join our team in a luxury senior living community where youll oversee dining services and nutritional care for residents in Skilled Nursing Assisted Living and Memory Support.
In this dynamic leadership role youll collaborate with our Registered Dietitian and community leadership to deliver exceptional residentcentered dining experiences while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. From personalized meal planning to highquality food service operations youll play a key role in enriching the lives of seniors through thoughtful wellmanaged nutrition and hospitality.
Your Role and Impact
As a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) you will lead the overall dining and nutrition services within our community ensuring a seamless blend of hospitality and clinical excellence. Youll be responsible for overseeing daily operations coordinating with the culinary team and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards all while delivering a warm personalized dining experience to our residents. You will mentor and manage your team foster positive relationships with residents and staff and drive performance through thoughtful leadership. Your role is key in creating a dining environment that not only meets nutritional needs but also enhances quality of life through exceptional service and attention to detail.
What you will do
Nutritional Oversight
- Partner with the Director Chef and Registered Dietitian to create and implement menus that meet nutritional standards accommodate special diets and honor cultural/religious preferences.
- Balance operational and clinical duties as outlined by the District Manager.
Clinical Charting
- Complete and maintain documentation aligned with CMS and ANFP standards including:
- Food preferences and lowrisk charting
- Participation in QAPI processes
- Additional clinical tasks specific to the community
Team Management
- Supervise train schedule and support dietary staff (cooks servers kitchen aides).
- Serve as the subject matter expert on therapeutic and texturemodified diets in the absence of the Registered Dietitian.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure adherence to all applicable federal state and local regulations (e.g. CMS OBRA HACCP).
- Maintain compliance with sanitation safety and dietary standards.
Resident Engagement
- Collaborate with residents families and care teams to assess needs and enhance satisfaction.
- Participate in care plan reviews and gather feedback to inform continuous improvement.
- Support and innovate resident programming (e.g. Cultivate Kitchen lifestyle events).
Inventory & Budgeting
- Manage food and supply inventories control costs and ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
- Maintain high standards for quality and menu variety.
Quality Assurance
- Conduct routine inspections of kitchen and dining operations.
- Monitor food safety practices and maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
Program Development
- Introduce creative dining initiatives (e.g. themed meals wellnessfocused programs).
- Collaborate with leadership to evaluate and improve resident satisfaction metrics.
Other Duties
- Perform additional responsibilities and duties as assigned to support departmental and community goals.
Professional and Nutritional Expertise
- Proficient in nutrient analysis word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Administration of human resources policies and procedures.
- Implementation of safety policies and procedures.
- Application of professional standards in the workplace.
- Adherence to business and professional standards of dress and behavior.
- Capability to plan organize and lead the work of others.
- Skilled in organizing tasks and working independently.
- Proven leadership and administrative experience.
Resident Relations
- Interfaces regularly and professionally with Culinary staff administrators the Director of Nursing Executive Directors residents and their families.
- Participates in client meetings training sessions and activities as needed.
Financial
- Proven ability in meeting and maintaining budget goals.
Other Duties
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that may be required for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Position may require up to 25 clinical support and 75 operational oversight.
What you will need
- Current Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) designation required. Higher level of certification allowed. Minimum of 23 years of experience in food service management preferably in senior living healthcare or a CCRC setting.
- Strong leadership organizational and communication skills; proficiency in menu planning and dietary software; knowledge of therapeutic diets and senior nutrition.
- Ability to use EMR system menu management system and proficient knowledge in Teams and Microsoft 365 are mandatory.
- Maintenance of Annual CE (continuing education) requirements within the industry and regulatory bodies. Log CE credits with ANFP.
- ServSafe and/or State Certified in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation where required by location.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Frequent bending reaching and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Capacity to lead and assist in a fastpaced dynamic dining environment.
Strong verbal communication and visual attention to detail for guest service and food quality assurance.
Whats in it for You
- Competitive annual salary range between $60000 and $65000 based on experience.
- Comprehensive health dental and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match and profitsharing program.
- Paid time off paid holidays and paid family care leave.
- Access to wellness resources and professional development programs.
- A welcoming missiondriven company culture focused on respect quality and teamwork.
Our commitment to you
At Thomas Cuisine we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse equitable inclusive and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.
REAL Food Genuine Service Enduring Relationships
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
