Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations)

About the role

Employees in this Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) assignment oversee Food Service and Nutrition Call Center (NCC) operations providing administrative and technical supervision over staff. The Supervisory Dietitian is responsible for the execution of Food Service operations at Valor Point Domiciliary and Informatics/Room Service Operations within ECHCS to meet individual meal needs through Veteran-centric, "Food Forward" meal programs.

Responsibilities

• 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. Coordinates food service operation policies and procedures with clinical nutrition management, nursing, and other services, as applicable.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in performance improvement efforts within the Food Service and NCC sections, acting on quality improvement data and plans. Completes routine kitchen inspections.
• Leads the action planning process to attain goals and resolve deficiencies.
• Implements the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program ensuring that requisitioning, receipt/storage, preparation and service of food conforms to quality/quantity standards.
• Manages emergency feeding cache and ensures menus and supplies meet facility and The Joint Commission requirements.
• Executes the training plan for the NCC section. Orients and trains employees related to the NCC and appropriate policies and procedures. Assists with new employee onboarding.
• Collaborates with the clinical nutrition staff, bridging the work of the food service section with the nutritional care plans for Veterans.

Requirements

None specified in the job posting.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.