Supervisory Dietitian
The Supervisory Dietitian supervises wage grade positions which include at least a supervisor or leader and other wage grade positions. Supervisory Dietitians provide administrative management and direction for the Food Operation Section. Duties include but are notlimited to:
- Service as professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals;
- 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;
- Monitors compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures;
- Participates in performance improvement efforts within the Food Service Operations section, acting on quality improvement data planes;
- Leads the action planning process to attain goals and resolve deficiencies;
- Implements the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program;
- Evaluates food operations to ensure proper allocation of resources;
- Ensures menus meet nutritional and budgetary requirements;
- Assess technological equipment innovations and reviews specifications, making recommendations for equipment purchases;
- Manages 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 food service section with the nutrition care plans for Veterans;
- May perform other duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment;
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Variable Shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm or 7:00am-4:00pm, or 8:00am-4:30pm; subject to change based on the needs of the facility
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 99520-S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized