Lead Dietitian, Food Operations (Veteran-Centric)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; White City (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in White City, Oregon seeks a Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) to lead a multidisciplinary food service team across Informatics, Food Service, Production, and Nutrition Communications.

The role emphasizes veteran-centered service with supportive leadership and potential relocation incentives. The candidate must hold an RDN credential and meet education requirements; supervision, budgeting, and policy development are key KSAs, with experience in menu

Qualifications

• Must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• ACEND® accredited supervised practice/education verification is required for non-credentialed candidates, with English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a veteran-centric, innovative food service team across Informatics, Food Service, Production, and Nutrition Communications.
• Oversee budgets, procurement, policy development, and program operations to ensure quality service.

Skills

Budgeting

Policy writing

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Staff supervision

Negotiation

Education

RDN credential (CDR)

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Computrition

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in White City, Oregon seeks a Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) to lead a multidisciplinary food service team across Informatics, Food Service, Production, and Nutrition Communications.

The role emphasizes veteran-centered service with supportive leadership and potential relocation incentives. The candidate must hold an RDN credential and meet education requirements; supervision, budgeting, and policy development are key KSAs, with experience in menu