The Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is seeking a Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations). This position will be located in Houston, TX. Employees in this Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) assignment oversee a food service and production operation providing administrative and technical supervision over staff.

Duties

Duties include but not limited to: Serves as 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 the facility. 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 with clinical nutrition management, nursing, and other services, as applicable. Monitors compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Participates in performance improvement efforts within the Food Service Operations section, acting on quality improvement data and plans. Completes internal audits of food service and food production. Completes routine kitchen inspections. Leads the action planning process to attain goals and resolve deficiencies. Implements the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program ensuring that requisitioning, receipt/storage, preparation and service of food conforms to quality/quantity standards. Ensures menus meet nutritional and budgetary requirements. Builds and implements contingency plans within the section, ensuring continuity of food operations during internal and external emergency situations and unusual circumstances. Manges 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 the food service section with the nutritional care plans for Veterans. May perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available, Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99520S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). English Language Proficiency. Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Registration. All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements. Grade Determinations: The grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations), GS-12. Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of standards to assess staff compliance and implement performance improvements. (b) Skill in establishing goals and objectives to coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems. (c) Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to ensure menus meet nutrition standards. (d) Ability to utilize Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines in order to develop, implement and coordinate best practices. (e) Ability to serve as a food operations expert, providing technical guidance, direction and staff development. (f) Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance). (g) Ability to analyze data in order to recommend allocation of resources. Assignment: For all supervisory assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity, difficulty, variety and be performed by the incumbent as a major duty at least 25% of the time. The incumbent must spend 25% or more of their time providing administrative and technical supervision over staff who are at the full performance level or below. Employees in this Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) assignment oversee a food service and production operation. They 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. Supervisory Dietitians supervise wage system positions including at least a supervisor or leader and other wage grade positions. They 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. Supervisory Dietitians provide administrative management and direction of the Food Operations Section. They 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. Supervisory Dietitians are 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. They 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. Supervisory Dietitians are integral in ensuring menus meet nutritional and budgetary requirements. They assess technological equipment innovations and review specifications, making recommendations for equipment purchases. Supervisory Dietitians build and implement contingency plans within the section, ensuring continuity of food operations during internal and external emergencies and unusual circumstances. They manage emergency feeding cache and ensure menus and supplies meet facility and TJC requirements. Supervisory Dietitians execute the training plan for the food operations section. They 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. Preferred Experience: SERV Safe Manager Certification experience. References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G20 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. (See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services).

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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Contacts

• Address Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030 US
• Name: Jonna Bernhardt
• Phone: 6086050742
• Email: [email protected]