General Manager/Supervisory Dietitian

Veterans Canteen Service•Poplar Bluff, MO

About The Position

Looking for a better work-life balance? Join an amazing organization that puts Veterans first for an amazing career! The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is seeking a Supervisory Dietitian for our Poplar Bluff, MO. location. This position reports to the Region Manager. The Registered Dietitian is the Chief (General Manager) of Canteen and Patient Dining Services. This position will be responsible for all areas of the canteen’s operations, including the cafe, retail store, vending sales, merchandise accountability, and overall canteen management. The Canteen Chief will also oversee the administration of the inpatient dining program, providing 3 meals a day, 365 days a year, to the Veteran patients of the Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center. This position is only open to Registered Dietitians.

Requirements

This position is only open to Registered Dietitians.
Resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified.

Responsibilities

Serving as a professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals.
Responsible for a full range of personnel management, administrative controls, and all processes related to the canteen and patient dining operations.
Responsible for attaining financial goals and implementing program objectives as established by VCSCO and the Region Director.
Coordinating policies and procedures with clinical nutrition management, nursing, and other services as applicable.
Monitoring compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures while overseeing the technology used for meal production, meal service, and temperature control.
Completing internal audits of food service and production, as well as routine kitchen inspections. Implement and manage any plan to address and resolve deficiencies.
Evaluating food operations to ensure proper allocation of resources and ensuring budgetary requirements are met.
Collaborating with the clinical nutrition staff, bridging the work of Nutrition Food Services (NFS) with the nutritional care plans for Veterans.
Managing VHA-supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services.
Developing and maintaining training and reference materials for the nutrition and food service staff.
Coordinating all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus, and informatics for NFS employees.