This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) assignment oversee a food service and production operation, providing administrative and technical supervision of staff.
Incumbent is responsible for executing Food Service and Production operations to meet individual meal needs through Veteran-centric, "Food Forward" meal programs using conventional cooking, convenience cooking, advance food preparation and delivery, room service, or a combination of food production and service modalities. They supervise wage-grade positions, including at least one supervisor or leader and other wage-grade positions.
Supervisory Dietitians provide administrative management and direction for the Food Operations Section. They ensure that evidence-based guidelines are integrated into food operations and collaborate closely with the clinical nutrition section to enhance the Veteran's dining experience and support the clinical nutrition section's strategic goals. Major duties include, but may not be limited to: Oversee a food service and production operation.
Serve as professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals and represents the food operations section on projects, committees and/or workgroups. Supervise wage system positions including at least a 16 supervisor or leader and other wage grade positions.
Provide food service systems-specific leadership and exercise a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities in planning, directing and assessing the work and competence of subordinate staff. Provide administrative management and direction of the Food Operations Section.
Develop procedures and guidelines for food operations, monitor compliance with regulatory standards, policies and procedures and lead the action planning process to attain goals and resolve deficiencies. Responsible for implementing the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point program, ensuring that requisitioning, receipt/storage, preparation and service of food conforms to quality/quantity standards.
Evaluate food operations to ensure proper allocation of resources, devise solutions and implement action plans to resolve issues and meet service goals and objectives, leading to improved patient satisfaction and quality food operations. Ensuring menus meet nutritional and budgetary requirements. Assess technological equipment innovations and review specifications, making recommendations for equipment purchases.
Build and implement contingency plans within the section, ensuring continuity of food operations during internal and external emergencies and unusual circumstances. Manage emergency feeding cache and ensure menus and supplies meet facility and TJC requirements. Execute the training plan for the food operations section. Ensure evidence-based guidelines are integrated into food operations.
Supervisory Dietitians collaborate closely with the clinical nutrition section to enhance the Veteran's dining experience and support the strategic goals of the clinical nutrition section. Performs other duties as required. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD07103F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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tawana.mckinney@va.gov · 937-516-0843
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $93988 – $122187/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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