Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations)

The Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) oversee a food service and production operation providing administrative and technical supervision over staff. The incumbent is responsible for the execution of Food Service and Production operations to meet individual meal needs through Veteran-centric, "Food Forward" meal programs with conventional cooking, convenience cooking, advance food preparation and delivery, room service, or a combination of food production and service modalities.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as a professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals Represents the food operations section on projects, committees and/or workgroups within the department and facility Assumes full responsibility for planning, directing, and assessing the work and competence of subordinate staff Develops procedures and guidelines for clinical operations and monitors compliance with regulatory standards and policies and procedures Participates in performance improvement efforts within the Food Service Operations section, acting on quality improvement data and plans. Leads the action planning process to attain goals and resolve deficiencies. Participates in an active patient test tray program including evaluation of overall tray accuracy, food safety, temperature, and quality and palatability. Assesses technological equipment innovations and reviews specifications, making recommendations for equipment purchases. Orients and trains employees related to food service and food production and appropriate policies and procedures. Collaborates with the clinical nutrition staff, bridging the work of the food service section with the nutritional care plans for Veterans. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Various days/shifts either from 5:00am to 3:30pm or 9:00am to 7:30pm. Rotate on weekends and holidays. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position .Functional Statement #: PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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