Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations)

Full Job Description

The Long Beach VA Health Care System is recruiting for (1) Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations).

The incumbent 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.

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: Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations), GS-12. (1) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. (2) 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. (3) 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.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. Major Duties:

Duties may include but are 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.

Work Schedule: Varies; may include weekends and holidays. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: PD99520S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: ???????Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized