Veteran-Centric Food Operations Supervisor (RDN/RD)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) to oversee four sections and provide professional leadership in a Veteran-Centric food operation.

You will support budget planning, procurement, and policy development while guiding staff across Informatics, Food Service, Production and Nutrition Communications Center. The role emphasizes improving veteran experience, patient satisfaction, and implementing strategic goals for the department.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed per VA policy.
• Must be RD/RDN registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Grade 13 requires one year of experience at the next lower grade.
• Knowledge of business administration practices, budget planning, contracting and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of four sections: Informatics, Food Service, Production and Nutrition Communications Center.
• Offer professional and management support to the department and drive strategic business actions.
• Strive to improve veteran experience and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Budget planning

Contracting

Food procurement

Written communication

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Staff supervision

Negotiation

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) to oversee four sections and provide professional leadership in a Veteran-Centric food operation.

You will support budget planning, procurement, and policy development while guiding staff across Informatics, Food Service, Production and Nutrition Communications Center. The role emphasizes improving veteran experience, patient satisfaction, and implementing strategic goals for the department.