VCS Dietitian

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VAMC campus in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Dietitian who will act as the technical nutrition expert for the VCS Food Operations Program nationwide.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years leading hospital food service operations, expertise in nutrition informatics, an ACEND-accredited bachelor’s in Dietetics (master’s preferred), and RD/RDN credentials with CDR registration; strong communication and MS Office skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from ACEND-accredited program (master's preferred).
• RDN or RD required; must be registered with CDR.
• 3+ years leading hospital food service operations in a healthcare setting.
• Experience with nutrition technology systems covering patient meal service and menu program management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical nutrition expert to management officials within the VCS Food Operations Program nationwide.
• Lead hospital food service operations and nutrition informatics initiatives across facilities.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve workflow, reporting, and patient meal programs.

Skills

Leadership in hospital food service

Nutrition informatics

Communication

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics (ACEND)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Teams

Forms

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• - Leadership in Hospital Food Service: Minimum 3 years leading hospital food service operations with strong proficiency using tech-based menu programs, demonstrating both knowledge and practical application in a healthcare setting.
• - Expertise in Nutrition Informatics: Proven experience with nutrition technology systems-covering patient meal service, menu program management, and interface tools-bolstered by relevant credentials or certification in nutrition informatics.
• - 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
• - Strong Communication & Multi-Tasking: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to multitask and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• - Proficient with MS Office Programs: Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Forms, and PowerPoint, with a record of using these tools to enhance workflow and reporting.
• - Flexible with Travel: Willingness to undertake periodic travel as part of the role's responsibilities.