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Job Title
The 1 position is for either a GS7, GS9, or GS11 and will support Jefferson Barracks and John Cochran as needed, part of the St Louis VA Healthcare System.
Duties GS 7:
Develops skills in food service technology for meal production, meal service and temperature control, working toward coordination and implementation of technology into the operation.
Gains skills in the operation of VHA supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services.
Creates and revises menus, considering VA established guidelines, policy, patient preferences, and religious and cultural considerations.
Completes nutrient analyses and ensures menus follow required diet guidelines.
Participates in a menu committee.
Participates in standardizing recipes used for food production.
Estimates food costs for recipes within the confines of budgetary limitations.
Reviews educational materials and references for compliance with policy and procedures for the Nutrition Communication Center (NCC).
Assists in the review of NCC productivity reports and supports downtime procedures.
Facilitates and supports training for staff within NFS for the electronic health record, COTS programs, temperature control, menu, NCC related functions and other informatics related needs.
Duties GS 9:
Makes recommendations for and assists in improving processes within the service.
Assists with the management of VHA supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support food operations and patient meal services.
Utilizes technology for meal production, meal service and temperature control.
Creates and revises menus, considering VA established guidelines, policy, patient preferences, and religious and cultural considerations.
Completes nutrient analyses and ensures menus follow required diet guidelines.
Assists in leading a menu committee.
Standardizes recipes used for food production.
Estimates food costs for recipes within the confines of budgetary limitations.
Develops and maintains educational materials and references ensuring compliance with policy and procedures.
Reviews Nutrition Communication Center (NCC) productivity reports and supports downtime procedures.
Uses their knowledge of technical and technological developments in the field of nutrition informatics and dietetics to help with planning for the department.
Facilitates employee training related to computer systems, menus, and informatics.
Facilitates and supports training for staff within NFS for the electronic health record, COTS programs, temperature control, menu, NCC related functions and other informatics related needs.
Serves as the service Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) between administration, food services, clinical staff, and the Office of Information Technology (Ol&T) regarding clinical information system processes.
Reviews and updates the NFS SharePoint site.
Collaborates with the clinical nutrition section to ensure the enhancement of the Veterans dining experience.
Supports the patient satisfaction efforts within NFS.
Duties GS 11:
Uses available technology to enhance the work of all employees within NFS.
Manages VHA supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services.
Enters and maintains ingredients, recipes, nutritional information and menus.
Oversees the technology used for meal production, meal service and temperature control.
Leads a menu committee.
Ensures recipes are standardized.
Costs out recipes and assures that they are within budgetary constraints.
Creates and revises menus, considering VA established guidelines, policy, patient preference, and religious and cultural considerations.
Completes nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensures menus follow required diet guidelines.
Develops and maintains training and reference materials for the Nutrition Communication Center (NCC).
Manages productivity reports for the NCC.
Completes audits for the NCC, determining action plans when results require corrective measures.
Coordinates and supports downtime procedures for the NCC, ensuring procedures remain up to date.
Coordinates all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus and informatics for NFS employees.
Collaborates with the clinical nutrition section and leadership to ensure the enhancement of the Veterans dining experience.
Supports patient satisfaction within NFS.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99526S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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