Dietary Manager Jobs in Illinois

A Dietary Manager is a key figure in the nutrition industry, responsible for managing food service operations within healthcare institutions, schools, and other organizations. Their primary duties include planning meals, ensuring the nutritional adequacy of meals served, supervising food preparation and delivery, managing food and labor costs, and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal health regulations. They are also responsible for hiring, training, and supervising culinary and dietary staff, as well as for ensuring cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

The Dietary Manager should possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with a comprehensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards. They should also be proficient in diet therapy and nutrition support. Certification as a Dietary Manager and/or Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) is typically required, as is a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field. Before becoming a Dietary Manager, a person might have roles such as Dietetic Technician, Food Service Supervisor, or Nutritionist.

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Sr Director Of Food & Nutrition Services

  • Compass Group
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Dietitian (RD/RDN) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) a plus Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage clinicians, executives, and frontline staff Forward-thinking, proactive leader who...

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Director of Dietary Services

  • Tutera Senior Living
  • Belleville, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Belleville, IL
  • 1 day ago

A fire and passion for working with seniors A flexible, fun, and energetic personality High school diploma, or equivalent, required Trained as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection...

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Nutrition Care Manager (Certified Dietary Manager)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Urbana, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 4 days ago

Unidine Unidine is currently hiring for a Nutrition Care Manager (Certified Dietary Manager) position!...

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Nutrition Care Manager (Certified Dietary Manager)

  • Compass Group
  • Urbana, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 5 days ago

Unidine is currently hiring for a Nutrition Care Manager (Certified Dietary Manager) position!...

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Dietary Manager

  • Heritage Operations Group
  • Lincoln, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Lincoln, IL
  • 7 days ago

We are currently seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to lead our Culinary Team as the Food & Nutrition Services Manager....

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Dietary Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Senior Lifestyle
  • Lincolnwood, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Lincolnwood, IL
  • 11 days ago

Monitor production and serving of food in accordance with established portion control procedures and ensures that foods follow prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition/hydration requirements...

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Certified Dietary Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Senior Lifestyle Corporation
  • Lincolnwood, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Lincolnwood, IL
  • 11 days ago

Monitor production and serving of food in accordance with established portion control procedures and ensures that foods follow prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition/hydration requirements...

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Interim Certified Dietary Manager

  • LeaderStat
  • Mokena, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Mokena, IL
  • 13 days ago

Interim Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) - Skilled Nursing Facility LeaderStat is currently seeking an Interim Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) who is interested in an exciting short-term contract in...

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Dietary Manager

  • Stonebridge Mount Vernon
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 13 days ago

Reviews, revises, and implements, in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team the resident's nutritional assessment and plan of care. Supports Registered Dietitian duties as needed....

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Dietary Director

  • Unique Homes & Lumber
  • Washington, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, IL
  • 19 days ago

Overview Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in 25 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are the...

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Dietary Manager

  • Bickford Senior Living
  • Rockford, IL
  • 26 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 26 days ago

Starting at $25.50 JOB OVERVIEW: Breadbasket Manager Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as the Breadbasket Manager! The Breadbasket Manager supports all aspects of our...

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Certified Dietary Manager

  • Tutera Senior Living
  • Manito, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Manito, IL
  • 28 days ago

A fire and passion for working with seniors A flexible, fun, and energetic personality High school diploma, or equivalent, required Trained as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection...

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General Dietary Manager

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Elgin, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) required and maintain current....

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Dietary Operations Manager

  • Highland County Joint Township
  • Ohio, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Inspects perishable foods for nutritional composition & quality & checks to ensure proper storage & rotation is utilized to preserve food value....

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Dietary Manager

  • Helia Healthcare
  • Energy, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Energy, IL
  • 60+ days ago

hours of supervised dietetic practice supervised by an RD) Be a Certified Dietary Manager, or a certified food service manager, or have national certification for food service management and safety...

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Salary for Dietary Manager Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.3%
Master's Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.2%
High School or GED
9.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dietary Managers in Illinois
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%



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