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Certified Dietary Manager

Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community
Escondido, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
THE COMPANY: Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community is a non-profit organization in Escondido that opened in 2009. We are licensed as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and offer independent, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. We seek to help our residents age in place as we strive toward our mission to "honor God by serving others with love and compassion."

Position Type: Full-time

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for benefits, which include your choice of HMO or PPO health insurance, employer-funded HRA, dental & vision coverage, optional FSA, paid holidays, vacation accrual, sick leave, and a 401(k) with employer contributions.

Job Description: We're looking for responsible, friendly, and service-oriented individuals to join our kitchen team in preparing delicious and nutritious meals for our seniors. The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) will oversee the food service operations at our Oasis Care Center, which houses our skilled nursing and memory care residents. As a small facility (41 max occupancy), we take pride in personalized service and creatively meeting the nutritional needs of the residents entrusted to us.

We welcome all applicants who can work well as part of a team, display professionalism and culinary knowledge, and strive for excellent service.

Primary Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Train and supervise dietary staff to prepare nutritional and appetizing food while following state and federal regulations
  • Confer with dietitian and nursing staff to ensure food offerings meet individuals' needs and preferences
  • Coordinate with Main Kitchen chef for scheduling shared employees and for occasional special events
  • Plan menus, place vendor orders, track inventory, and maintain emergency supplies
  • Participate in staff meetings as assigned
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, OSHA working conditions, and residents' rights


To carry out these responsibilities successfully, candidates should have the following qualities:

  • Must hold a current, valid dietary manager certification or be qualified and willing to complete certification
  • Prior professional cooking experience is required, long-term care cooking experience preferred
  • Available to work on holidays as needed
  • Have a positive attitude and service-minded approach
  • Able to pass a fingerprinted criminal background check (Livescan)
  • Able to pass a health screening, TB test, and drug test
  • Able to lift at least 40 lbs. and work on your feet
  • Able to bend, stretch, pull, push, etc. as needed for cooking tasks
  • Be able to lead staff in professionalism, communication, and reliable attendance

Salary : $25 - $30

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