Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations)

<p>The Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) 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.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Supervisory Dietitian supervise wage grade positions which include at least a supervisor or leader and other wage grade positions. Supervisory Dietitians provide administrative management and direction for the Food Operation Section. Duties include but are not limited to: Service as professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals; Assumes full responsibility for planning, directing, and assessing the work and competence of subordinate staff; Develops procedures and guidelines for food operations. Coordinates food service operation policies and procedures; Monitors compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures; Participates in performance improvement efforts within the Food Service Operations section, acting on quality improvement data planes; Leads the action planning process to attain goals and resolve deficiencies; Implements the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program; Evaluates food operations to ensure proper allocation of resources; Ensures menus meet nutritional and budgetary requirements; Assess technological equipment innovations and reviews specifications, making recommendations for equipment purchases; Manages emergency feeding cache and ensures menus and supplies meet facility and the Joint Commission requirements; Collaborates with the clinical nutrition staff, bridging the work of food service section with the nutrition care plans for Veterans; May perform other duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment; Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Variable Shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm or 7:00am-4:00pm, or 8:00am-4:30pm; subject to change based on the needs of the facility Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 99520-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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.<h3>Education</h3>ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.