VA San Diego is hiring a Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) for Nutrition and Food Service. This position oversees a food service and production operation providing administrative and technical supervision.

Duties

As a Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) you will be 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, advanced food preparation and delivery, room service, or a combination of food production and service modalities. You will supervise and provide administrative management and direction of the Food Operations Section, ensuring evidence-based guidelines are integrated into food operations and collaborate closely with the clinical nutrition section to enhance the Veteran's dining experience and to support the strategic goals of the clinical nutrition section. Duties include, but are not limited to: Serving as a professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals. Planning, directing, and assessing the work and competence of subordinate staff. Participating in performance improvement efforts within the Food Service Operations section, acting on quality improvement data and plans. Ensuring menus meet nutritional and budgetary requirements. Assessing technological equipment innovations, reviewing specifications, and making recommendations for equipment purchases. Orienting and training employees on food service and food production, and assisting with new employee onboarding in food service and food production. Collaborating with the clinical nutrition staff, bridging the work of the food service section with the nutritional care plans for Veterans. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm Telework: May be available based on needs of the unit and pending supervisory approval Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA). 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: GS-12 Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-12 you must possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) which demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of standards to assess staff compliance and implement performance improvements. Skill in establishing goals and objectives in order to coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems. Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to ensure menus meet nutrition standards. Ability to utilize Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines in order to develop, implement and coordinate best practices. Ability to serve as a food operations expert, providing technical guidance, direction and staff development. Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance). Ability to analyze data in order to recommend allocation of resources. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: The work required does not include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.

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 San Diego VA Medical Center 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161 US
• Name: Maria Quiles
• Phone: (352) 278 - 0482
• Email: [email protected]