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Up to $30HR - Dietary Manager - Temporary to Permanent

Garden City, KS 67846

Posted: 02/25/2026 Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm Job Category: Other Areas Job Number: 173053

Job Description

Travel-to-Permanent Dietary Manager (CDM Required)

Ness County, Kansas | Critical Access Hospital
13-Week Contract ? Permanent Opportunity
Up to $30/hour | Day Shift | 40 Hours/Week

Connected Health Care, a leading recruitment and staffing firm, is partnered with a Critical Access Hospital in Ness County to find an experienced Dietary Manager for a travel-to-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) looking for stability, leadership responsibility, and the option to convert into a permanent position after the initial contract.

Position Details

  • Contract Length: 13 weeks with strong opportunity to convert to permanent

  • Schedule: Day shift | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Hours: 40 hours per week

  • Setting: Critical Access Hospital

  • Pay: Up to $30/hour

  • Start: ASAP

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the dietary and nutrition services department

  • Ensure compliance with hospital, state, and federal food safety regulations

  • Manage food service staff scheduling, training, and performance

  • Coordinate meal planning to meet nutritional, medical, and therapeutic diet requirements

  • Maintain inventory, ordering, and cost control for food and supplies

  • Collaborate with nursing and clinical teams to support patient care

  • Maintain high standards of sanitation, infection control, and patient satisfaction

Education & Certification Requirements (Required)

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification – REQUIRED

  • ServSafe Certification (required or ability to obtain prior to start)

  • Prior experience in a healthcare setting (hospital, critical access hospital, or long-term care)

  • Proven leadership or supervisory experience in dietary services

Why This Opportunity?

  • Travel-to-perm model allows flexibility before long-term commitment

  • Stable daytime schedule with no nights or rotating shifts

  • Opportunity to step into a leadership role with autonomy

  • Supportive hospital environment with a close-knit care team

  • Meaningful work serving a rural community and patient population

About Ness County, Kansas

Ness County offers small-town charm with a strong sense of community and a relaxed pace of life—perfect for professionals seeking work-life balance.

Local highlights include:

  • Open prairie landscapes and peaceful outdoor spaces

  • Local parks, walking trails, and recreational activities

  • Fishing, hunting, and nature access nearby

  • Affordable cost of living

  • Friendly, welcoming community atmosphere

 
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