Certified Dietary Manager

Sodexo • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Sodexo Seniors is seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Certified Dietary Manager at Hollenbeck Palms in Los Angeles, CA. We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a culinary-driven, upscale experience within a thoughtfully senior living facility. Hollenbeck Palms is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Los Angeles, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. We recently opened our new Latitude Bistro, a modern and hospitality-forward dining experience that brings fresh, elevated, and resident-centered service to our community. The CDM will support dining services for our 59-bed Skilled Nursing and 24-bed Memory Care community. This role partners closely with our full-time Registered Dietitian to ensure safe, compliant, and resident-centered dining operations that support clinical nutrition needs while delivering an exceptional dining experience. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dietary professional who is passionate about senior living dining, committed to regulatory excellence, and dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the seniors we serve. Spanish language skills are helpful and valued in supporting team communication.

Requirements

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential required; Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) or Dietary Services Supervisor (DSS) candidates will be considered.
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Long-Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and healthcare dining operations.
• Strong understanding of food safety and regulatory compliance standards.
• Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
• Minimum Management Experience - 1 year

Nice To Haves

• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Spanish language skills are helpful and valued in supporting team communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary operations within Skilled Nursing and Memory Care.
• Ensure therapeutic diets and physician diet orders are accurately followed.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian, nursing, and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, Title 22, and food safety regulations.
• Supervise meal service quality, sanitation, and resident satisfaction.
• Support survey readiness and regulatory compliance standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to dietary team members.
• Participate in care conferences and provide input on meal intake, weight trends, and resident preferences impacting nutritional status.
• Report concerns such as poor intake, weight changes, or swallowing issues to the Registered Dietitian and nursing, contributing operational insight that supports clinical care planning.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED