Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) - Sign On Bonus

Company: Autumnwood of McBain
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description SIGN ON BONUS $10,000 /n Do you enjoy preparing delicious meals? Are you interested in joining a team that recognizes leadership and excellence in food service and guest hospitality? Would you like to cultivate your passion for the culinary arts? /n The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) at Autumnwood of McBain acts as the connecting agent between the clinical/dietetics team and the kitchen staff. The CDM is responsible for ensuring guests receive diet- and texture-appropriate meals that are appetizing and nutritious. /n At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including: /n /n - Competitive pay, /n - Life Insurance, /n - 401K with matching funds, /n - Health insurance, /n - AFLAC. /n - Employee discounts /n - Tuition Reimbursement /n - In addition, we will help you advance your career with tuition reimbursement, discounts and other support. /n /n You will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities. /n Responsibilities /n /n - Complete diet history/food preference screening upon guest admission. /n - Develop, maintain and implement menus specific to the guest population. /n - Maintain kitchen cleanliness compliant with State and Federal guidelines. /n - Supervise purchasing in the dietary department specific to the facility budget. /n - Manage all aspects of kitchen operations including procurement, sanitation, scheduling, training, talent development and QAPI. /n - Cooperate with other departments to identify and accommodate guests’ choices, preferences and customary routines regarding eating. /n - Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation of dietary portion of guest care plans. /n /n Qualifications /n /n - Certified Dietary Manager Certification or current enrollment in a certification course approved by the Dietary Managers Association. /n - ServSafe Certification required within 90 days of employment. /n - High school diploma or equivalent. /n - Prefer two-year supervised food service experience in an institutional setting focused on planning, preparing and servicing regular and therapeutic diets. /n /n About Ciena Healthcare /n Ciena Healthcare is Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services. /n We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you /n /n IND123

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