Senior Dietitian - Food Operations & Strategy Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair seeks a Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) to oversee a complex Veteran-centered food program across four sections. You will provide professional leadership and oversee budgeting, contracting, and purchasing to ensure quality service for veterans.

The role requires an RDN/RD credential and prior supervisory experience, with a focus on improving patient satisfaction and operational efficiency within the VA system.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budget planning, contracting and food and supply purchasing.
• Proficiency in policy development and SOPs writing.
• Experience in strategic planning to set goals and action plans.
• Ability to analyze data to monitor outcomes.
• Experience supervising staff and directing activities.
• Negotiation skills for vendor and contract discussions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a multi-section food operation (Informatics, Food Service, Production, Nutrition Communications Center).
• Provide professional and management support to the department.
• Drive initiatives to increase patient satisfaction and veteran experience.
• Carry out strategic and business aspects of the section.

Skills

Business administration

Written communication

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Supervisory ability

Negotiation

Education

RDN or RD credential

Job description

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair seeks a Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) to oversee a complex Veteran-centered food program across four sections. You will provide professional leadership and oversee budgeting, contracting, and purchasing to ensure quality service for veterans.

The role requires an RDN/RD credential and prior supervisory experience, with a focus on improving patient satisfaction and operational efficiency within the VA system.