Certified Dietary Manager Saje Strategic Solutions Bakersfield, CA Job Details Full-time $33 - $35 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Skilled nursing facility experience Long term care experience Certified Dietary Manager ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification High school diploma or GED ServSafe Food Manager Certification Associate's degree Full Job Description SAJE Strategic Solutions is seeking an experienced and dedicated Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead dietary and food service operations within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Bakersfield, CA . This is a department leadership position responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, nutritional compliance, staffing, food safety, inventory, and budget management. The ideal candidate has previous dietary management experience within a skilled nursing or long-term care environment and is committed to providing residents with high-quality meals that meet both their clinical and individual needs.

Compensation & Position Details Pay Rate:

$33.00 - $35.00 per hour , based on experience

Position Type:

Full-Time Location:

Bakersfield, CA Setting:

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Department:

Dietary /

Food Services Reports To:

Facility Administrator Essential Duties & Responsibilities Department Leadership:

Direct day-to-day dietary and food service operations while maintaining compliance with applicable Title 22, CMS, and local health department regulations

Clinical & Nutritional Coordination:

Complete resident dietary assessments and ensure compliance with physician-ordered therapeutic diets and modified textures

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate with nursing and other clinical departments regarding residents' nutritional needs

Staff Management:

Recruit, hire, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary aides, cooks, dishwashers, and other dietary personnel

Training & Quality:

Conduct regular staff in-services, competency training, and quality-control checks

Budget Management:

Manage departmental food, supply, and equipment purchasing while monitoring expenditures

Inventory Control:

Conduct routine inventory counts and maintain accurate purchasing and expenditure records

Food Safety & Sanitation:

Maintain rigorous kitchen sanitation, food safety, and infection-control standards, including HACCP and ServSafe practices

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure the dietary department remains prepared for applicable surveys and regulatory requirements

Hands-On Support:

Assist with cooking, tray line operations, dishwashing, or other dietary functions when necessary for staff training or operational coverage Qualifications & Requirements CDM Certification -

REQUIRED:

Active Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential. SNF / Long-Term Care Experience -

REQUIRED:

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Dietary Director or Dietary Manager within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or long-term care environment .

Food Safety Certification:

Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or higher in Food Service Management, Hospitality, Nutrition, or a related field preferred.

Language:

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Key Skills & Competencies Strong dietary department leadership and staff-management skills Knowledge of SNF and long-term care dietary operations Understanding of therapeutic diets and modified textures Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection-control practices Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to effectively manage purchasing, inventory, and departmental expenses Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on operational support Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an experienced dietary leader who understands the operational and regulatory demands of food service within a skilled nursing environment. You should be comfortable leading a dietary team, managing daily kitchen operations, coordinating resident nutritional needs with the clinical team, maintaining regulatory compliance, and stepping in operationally when needed. If you have an active CDM credential and at least one year of dietary management experience in an SNF or long-term care setting , we encourage you to apply.

Pay:

$33.00 - $35.00 per hour

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Dietary Director/Manager in a

Skilled Nursing Facility:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Dietary Manager (Required) ServSafe Food Protection Manager (Required)

Work Location:

In person