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.
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.
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
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.
Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
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Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year