Job Description

Salary: $108,057

OVERVIEW:

Since 1946, Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefits to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare system, the largest Healthcare system in the United States. VCS is a program office in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) that is Veteran-facing, providing America’s Veterans enrolled in VA’s Health Care System, their families, caregivers, and VA employees, reasonably priced merchandise and services essential to their comfort and well-being.

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VAMC campus in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Supervisory Dietitian in our Nutrition and Whole Health Division. This position serves as a supervisor and a subject matter expert to top-level management officials of the VCS Food Operations Program nationwide.

DUTIES:

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

Program Oversight & Compliance : Leads the enterprise-wide Veterans Canteen Service inpatient meal programs, ensuring alignment with contracts, service level agreements, SOPs, and VHA Directives. Provides recommendations for program improvements and modifications.

S upervision & Collaboration : Provides direct and indirect supervision of Central Office and on-site Dietitians. Partners with hospital clinical staff to ensure consistent implementation of nutrition services across the organization.

S trategic Planning & Policy Development: Contributes to the development of nutritional program strategy, goals, and policies. Ensuring alignment with agency, department, and medical center standards.

Operational & Technical Support : Advises regional and local leaders on staffing, food budgets, sales goals, and organizational planning. Offers technical guidance on food systems, equipment procurement, and supply control.

Program Evaluation & Quality Assurance : Conducts evaluations through site visits, operational reviews, and data analysis. Identifies areas for improvement and recommends corrective actions.

Health & Wellness Leadership : Oversees the VCS BeWell Health and Wellness Program and collaborates with national initiatives to promote wellness for Veterans, employees, and customers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

**A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service**

Educational & Professional Credentials : Bachelor’s or advanced degree in dietetics, nutrition, food service management, or a related science from an ACEND-accredited program. Completion of an approved internship or clinical component, and active registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Leadership & Strategic Planning : Demonstrated ability to plan, assess, and evaluate complex nutrition programs. Experience developing and aligning strategic goals to improve outcomes for Veterans and VCS operations.

Interpersonal & Collaboration Skills : Proven ability to build effective working relationships across professional and administrative levels, both within and outside of government settings.

Age-Appropriate Care & Training Oversight : Knowledge of providing services tailored to the cognitive, emotional, and developmental needs of diverse age groups. Ensuring staff are trained accordingly.

Expertise in Nutrition Administration : Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition science and operational practices. Capable of serving as a subject matter expert to guide policy, set priorities, and lead patient dining initiatives. 

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.

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