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Job description
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
This position is located in Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) at the VA Western New York Healthcare System at Batavia. The Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) oversees a food service and production operation providing administrative and technical supervision over staff.
Key Responsibilities
Major duties: Serves as professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals. Represents the food operations section on projects, committees and/or workgroups within the department and the facility. Assumes full responsibility for planning, directing, and assessing the work and competence of subordinate staff. Develops procedures and guidelines for food operations.
Coordinate food service operation policies and procedures with clinical nutrition management, nursing, and other services, as applicable. Participates in performance improvement efforts within the Food Service Operations section, acting on quality improvement data and plans. Completes internal audits of food service and food production. Completes routine kitchen inspections.
Devises solutions and implements action plan to resolve issues and meet service goals and objectives leading to improved patient satisfaction and quality food operations. Participates in an active patient test tray program including evaluation of overall tray accuracy, food safety, quality and palatability, temperature, exceptional service, and implementing similar evaluations for bulk service settings, such as dining rooms or cafeteria settings.
Assesses technological equipment innovations and reviews specifications, making recommendations for equipment purchases. Builds and implements contingency plans within the section, ensuring continuity of food operations during internal and external emergency situations and unusual circumstances. Executes the training plan for the food operations section. Orients and trains employees related to food service and food production and appropriate policies and procedures.
Assists with new employee onboarding in food service and food production. Collaborates with the clinical nutrition staff, bridging the work of the food service section with the nutritional care plans for Veterans. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, may vary based on dept./mission needs. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99520S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Requirements & Education
ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.
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 $90135 – $ /yr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on .
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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