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
About Us: Nutritious Lifestyles has been delivering premier nutrition and foodservice consulting services since 1986. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work opportunities, comprehensive training, and strong career growth Opportunities.