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Certified Dietary Manager

LCS
Clearwater, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Mar 2026
💰 $60,000/yr

About the role

At Regency Oaks, you’ll find that we are passionate about working with seniors and making them our top priority. We’re committed to delivering the very best resident-centered care and providing high-quality hospitality through our Extraordinary Impressions program. 

Regency Oaks is recruiting for a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to join our Health Center team!

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) provides full-scope, hands-on Health Center dining room management in the Culinary Services Department. Responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times. 

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

  • Responsible for the overall operation, coordination, appearance, and maintenance of dining room and serving staff in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers. 
  • Provide leadership, development and training, counseling, scheduling and oversight of all serving staff. 
  • Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times. 
  • Ensure company standards for an appropriately staffed, operational and stocked dining room. 
  • Responsible for preparing staff schedules according to operational needs and budgetary compliance. 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of diets provided and serve per Community policies and procedures. 
  • Proper management of dining room labor in keeping within the budget guidelines. 
  • Maintain pertinent and appropriate resident and guest participation and billing (including employee meals), reservations and special functions. 
  • Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment. 
  • Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy. 

Location: Clearwater, FL

Schedule: Open Availability

Salary range starts at $60K - Depending on Experience

We offer: 

  • Complete Benefit Package
  • 401K w/matching
  • Paid Orientation
  • PTO and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarship Program

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: 

  • High school diploma/GED or the equivalent education, training and experience 
  • Minimum of 3 years restaurant or senior living experience, or equivalent serving and staff management experience 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

  • Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling)
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification - (willing to sponsor the right candidate)
  • Registered Dietician Certification - preferred

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Proficiency in the English language enabling the employee to read, write, comprehend and communicate simple instructions, correspondence, memos, etc. 
  • Dining/Kitchen organization and preparation hands-on responsibilities 
  • Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA and other regulatory agencies relative to culinary services 
  • Knowledge of preparing special diets and serving those with special diet requirements 
  • Strong inter-department communication and teamwork skills 
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products 
  • Ability to multi-task, balance team and individual responsibilities, and respond promptly to resident and visitor needs
  • Background Screening through AHCA - https://info.flclearinghouse.com

WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES AND SHOW APPRECIATION THROUGH…

  • Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.
  • Extraordinary Reward Program, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.
  • Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.
  • A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we under

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