VCS Corporate Dietitian

Veterans Health Administration; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) within the Veterans Health Administration, Central Office in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Dietitian to serve as a technical nutrition expert to management across the VCS Food Operations Program nationwide.

Accredited Dietetics Education and RD credentials are required; a master's degree is preferred. The role focuses on program oversight, food safety, policy development, and staff training with opportunities to impact food programs nationally.

Qualifications

• Accredited Dietetics Education: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program (master's degree preferred).
• Registered Dietitian Credentials: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Responsibilities

• Oversee program oversight and direction in nutrition within VCS Food Operations nationwide.
• Ensure food safety, labeling compliance, shelf-life standards, and sanitation.
• Develop and refine operating standards and policies for VCS nutrition programs.
• Ensure adherence to federal, agency, departmental, and medical center policies.
• Evaluate food operations through site visits and reports to identify gaps and improvements.
• Plan and deliver staff development, training, and events for nationwide employees.
• Coordinate BeWell Health and Wellness content with external partners.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics (ACEND-accredited)

Registered Dietitian Credentials (RDN or RD, CDR-registered)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VAMC campus in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Dietitian in our Nutrition and Whole Health Division. This position serves as a technical nutrition expert to management officials within the VCS Food Operations Program nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Oversight & Direction: Participates in researching, testing, and evaluating food items, recipes, serving systems, and equipment. Collaborates with other Nutrition and Whole Health team members to update menus and systems
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Oversees VCS's compliance with food labeling laws, shelf-life standards, food safety code, and stays abreast of new developments.
• Policy & Standards Development: Participates in the formulation and refinement of operating standards, policies, and procedures for the nutritional programs of Veterans Canteen Service (VCS).
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures VCS's adherence to federal, agency, departmental, and medical center policies.
• Program Evaluation: Evaluates VCS's food operations through site visits and reports; identifies gaps in practice and recommends performance improvements.
• Staff Development & Event Coordination: Participates in planning, conducting, and evaluating training, conferences, and workshops for employees nationwide.
• Professional Development: Stays current with the administrative and technical practices and procedures of nutrition required to serve as an expert, giving advice and direction on various aspects of VCS Food Operations Programs.
• Health & Wellness Content Development: Coordinates VCS' BeWell Health and Wellness program by collaborating with other VCS divisions and VHA program offices, other government agencies, and external vendors to develop initiatives to improve the health and well-being of our customers. Collaborates on the development of health-related marketing materials and programs.

Requirements & Education

Accredited Dietetics Education: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program (master's degree preferred), ensuring foundational knowledge and academic preparation. Registered Dietitian Credentials: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90781 – $90781/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.