Certified Dietary Manager / Kitchen Manager

In this highly relational role, you will support our mission of delivering exceptional resident care through meaningful interactions, high‑quality dining experiences, and a welcoming, home‑like environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a dedicated dining services team with a focus on hospitality, respect, and personalized service.
• Build strong, positive relationships with residents—learning preferences, supporting individual needs, and enhancing their daily dining experience.
• Interview and visit with residents and/or family members to obtain accurate dietary history and current food preferences
• Utilize Resident Satisfaction Surveys to enhance the overall dining service
• Ensure all meal preparation and service meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including staffing, scheduling, food production, inventory, and ordering.
• Collaborate closely with nursing, wellness, and culinary teams to support resident health and nutritional goals.
• Participate in the Nutrition at Risk Committee and the Skin/Wound Care Committee
• Participate in Resident Care Plan Conferences
• Assist in planning and conducting in-service training programs for the dining staff
• Provide counseling on nutritional issues to residents.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen that reflects our commitment to care and community.

What We’re Looking For

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential and Food Safety and Sanitation (ServSafe) certifications required.
• A minimum of two years' experience in kitchen and dietary management in a health care setting, preferably in senior living.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screen.
• Experience with performing clinical assessments on residents, meeting with Care Plan Team, performing input on MDS preferred.
• Warm, people‑centered leadership style with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for enriching the lives of older adults through service and daily connection.

Why The Marshes?

• A supportive, relationship‑focused culture where staff and residents truly know one another.
• A beautiful campus environment rooted in hospitality and a sense of belonging.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference each day in a community that values excellence, compassion, and care.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, scholarships, annual bonus opportunity, 401k, paid vacation, sick, and holiday time. I

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!