We are seeking an experienced Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) for a 13-week travel contract in Hancock, Michigan. The role involves overseeing daily dietary operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a food service team in a long-term care setting. This assignment offers a chance to impact resident dining experiences while gaining experience in healthcare food service. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee daily dietary operations to ensure meals meet quality, safety, and sanitation standards. • Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, food safety, and sanitation requirements. • Lead, train, schedule, and supervise dietary team members. • Coordinate meal preparation, assign kitchen duties, and monitor workflow to serve meals on schedule. • Manage menus and nutrition, developing and updating menus to meet residents' dietary needs and preferences. • Control food costs and waste by monitoring portion sizes, quality, and presentation. • Manage inventory and purchasing, coordinating orders, inspecting deliveries, and monitoring stock. • Support resident satisfaction by addressing concerns and dining feedback professionally. • Monitor budgets and expenses, assisting with departmental costs, payroll, and accurate financial records. • Provide hand-on support, assisting with food preparation, serving, cleaning, and other kitchen duties. Qualifications: • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification required. • Previous supervisory experience preferred. • Experience in healthcare, long-term care, or institutional food service preferred. • Prior food service management experience strongly preferred. • Familiarity with menu planning software and clinical charting systems is a plus. • Knowledge of state regulations and food service standards applicable to long-term care facilities. • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to manage dietary operations while maintaining quality standards and resident satisfaction. Benefits: • Competitive travel/contract pay package. • 13-week contract assignment. • Opportunity to gain experience in a healthcare and long-term care setting. • Additional assignment and compensation details provided during the hiring process.