Certified Dietary Manager / Kitchen Manager

The Marshes of Skidaway Island is a prestigious senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and a welcoming, home-like environment for its residents. Nestled in a beautiful campus setting, The Marshes is renowned for its supportive, relationship-focused culture where staff and residents genuinely know one another. The community's mission centers on delivering outstanding resident care through meaningful interactions, high-quality dining experiences, and compassionate service. The Marshes of Skidaway Island strives to create an atmosphere of belonging and hospitality that enriches the lives of older adults every day.

We are currently seeking a hospitality-focused Certified Dietary/Kitchen Manager to join our dynamic team. In this highly relational role, you will lead a dedicated dining services team and be instrumental in ensuring that residents receive personalized, respectful, and warm service tailored to their unique preferences and dietary needs. Your leadership will be key in fostering a positive dining experience that supports resident health and well-being. This position offers a salary range of $58,000 - $65,000, commensurate with relevant experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

As the Dietary/Kitchen Manager, you will oversee all aspects of meal preparation and service, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities include managing kitchen operations such as staffing, scheduling, food production, inventory, and ordering to maintain efficiency and excellence. You will collaborate closely with nursing, wellness, and culinary teams to support residents' nutritional goals and participate actively in committees such as the Nutrition at Risk Committee and the Skin/Wound Care Committee.

Another important aspect of your role will be engaging with residents and their families to obtain accurate dietary histories and preferences, using resident satisfaction surveys to continually enhance dining services. You will participate in Resident Care Plan Conferences and assist with in-service training programs for dining staff to promote ongoing education and skill development. Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment is also paramount to reflect our community's commitment to care and excellence.

The ideal candidate will hold a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential along with Food Safety and Sanitation (ServSafe) certifications and possess at least two years of experience in kitchen and dietary management within a healthcare setting, preferably senior living. A warm, people-centered leadership style combined with excellent communication and teamwork skills will be essential to thrive in this role. This position is perfect for a senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality, nutrition, and making a positive difference in the lives of older adults. If you have a genuine passion for enhancing senior engagement and are eager to be part of a caring, relationship-driven community, we encourage you to apply and join the Marshes family.