Summary The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VAMC campus in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Supervisory Dietitian in our Nutrition and Whole Health Division. This position serves as a supervisor and a subject matter expert to top-level management officials of the VCS Food Operations Program nationwide. Responsibilities Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: - Program Oversight & Compliance: Leads the enterprise-wide Veterans Canteen Service inpatient meal programs, ensuring alignment with contracts, service level agreements, SOPs, and VHA Directives. Provides recommendations for program improvements and modifications. - Supervision & Collaboration: Provides direct and indirect supervision of Central Office and on-site Dietitians. Partners with hospital clinical staff to ensure consistent implementation of nutrition services across the organization. - Strategic Planning & Policy Development: Contributes to the development of nutritional program strategy, goals, and policies. Ensuring alignment with agency, department, and medical center standards. - Operational & Technical Support: Advises regional and local leaders on staffing, food budgets, sales goals, and organizational planning. Offers technical guidance on food systems, equipment procurement, and supply control. - Program Evaluation & Quality Assurance: Conducts evaluations through site visits, operational reviews, and data analysis. Identifies areas for improvement and recommends corrective actions. - Health & Wellness Leadership: Oversees the VCS BeWell Health and Wellness Program and collaborates with national initiatives to promote wellness for Veterans, employees, and customers. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications - Educational & Professional Credentials: Bachelor's or advanced degree in dietetics, nutrition, food service management, or a related science from an ACEND-accredited program. Completion of an approved internship or clinical component, and active registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). - Leadership & Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to plan, assess, and evaluate complex nutrition programs. Experience developing and aligning strategic goals to improve outcomes for Veterans and VCS operations. - Interpersonal & Collaboration Skills: Proven ability to build effective working relationships across professional and administrative levels, both within and outside of government settings. - Age-Appropriate Care & Training Oversight: Knowledge of providing services tailored to the cognitive, emotional, and developmental needs of diverse age groups. Ensuring staff are trained accordingly. - Expertise in Nutrition Administration: Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition science and operational practices. Capable of serving as a subject matter expert to guide policy, set priorities, and lead patient dining initiatives Education Additional Information