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Dietitian (Informatics)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 49 days ago
On-site Saint Louis, MO $63K – $100K Apply by Aug 7, 2026 Dietitian And Nutritionist ESFJINFJISFJISTJ OperationsHealthcareHospitality
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Employees serving in this role develop skills to plan, coordinate and implement food service technology within the Nutrition and Food service. Informatics Dietitians in this assignment continue to increase their knowledge of technical and technological developments in the field of nutrition informatics and use this knowledge to guide both the food and the clinical operations. This position will be located at Jefferson Barracks in St Louis, MO. and will support John Cochran on-site as-needed.
What You'll Do
- →The 1 position is for either a GS9 or GS11 and will support Jefferson Barracks, part of the St Louis VA Healthcare System.
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 935e635a-b147-43d4-9ae1-41fecbac1111
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