Dietary Manager

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• Job Titles & Career Info
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• Accreditation
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose Dietary Manager?

• Enter an in-demand career: Long-term care facilities have is an increased need for dietary managers due to a growing aging population
• Benefit from ample opportunities for advancement based on experience & skills
• Enjoy choices in your work environment because dietary managers work in a variety of settings, including:
  • Healthcare
  • Schools
  • Military
  • Corporations
• Gain hands-on nutrition counseling & dietetics work experience through patient simulation activities & practicum courses
• Prepare to sit for the national credentialing examination to obtain the CDM & CFPP credentials

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Manage foodservice operations, including ordering, inventory control & budgeting
• Hire, train & evaluate foodservice employees
• Implement food safety & sanitation guidelines
• Plan & modify menus to meet patient needs
• Collaborate with medical professionals to provide patient care

Explore Professional Organizations

• Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
• Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

Special Admission

Dietary Manager is a special admission program.

After being accepted to TCC, you must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible to submit a separate application to the program.

Talk to the program director or the Career & Technical advisor to select courses you need for the program. You are not required to complete Texas core classes for this degree.

Get the Details on These Pages:

• Special Admission
• How to Apply

Special Requirement—Practicum: Supervised Practice

Practicum provides supervised practice experience in real life situations. You are required to complete 3 practicum courses, with a minimum of 450 hours.

Learn more about the Practicum

Stackable Certificates

You will also able to earn the following certificates as you complete the program requirements.

• Healthy Meal Planning
• Nutrition Specialist I
• Dietary Manager
• Food & Nutrition Coach

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see:

• 2022–2024 Catalog: Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements
• 2024–2026 Catalog: Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Want more details?

• TCC Dietetics Program Student Handbook: Touching Lives through Food and Nutrition (PDF)Listen

Have accessibility questions about this handbook? Call the Dietetics Department at 817-515-3051.

Need help paying for this program?

• TCC Financial Aid
• TCC Foundation Scholarships

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Certificate

Level 1

• Dietary Manager

Accreditation

Our Dietary Manager Certificate Program is approved by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2023–2024 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to promotion opportunities.

For example, you will be ready to work toward:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!