Dietary managers who have earned the CFPP credential are also specially trained in food safety and sanitation.
Dietary managers work with both people and paperwork.
Employment in foodservice is not very sensitive to economic conditions, so ongoing employment is a good bet. The career outlook for dietary managers is good. As institutions deal with more government regulations, the need for qualified dietary managers increases. Some schools offer distance education. Individuals meeting one of the certification requirement options are eligible to take the certification exam.