VCS Assistant Canteen Chief/ Registered Dietitian-Lake Nona FL

Summary

Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career! With over 80 years of serving our nation's Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic Assistant General Manager/Registered Dietitian for our Lake Nona, FL VA Medical Center Canteen. Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families, along with prior multi-unit experience.

Duties

• DUTIES: Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Leadership & Staff Oversight: Plan, direct, and evaluate daily operations and staff performance to ensure high-quality food service delivery. Operations Management & Compliance: Develop and implement food service policies and procedures; ensure compliance with regulatory standards, safety requirements, and organizational guidelines. Food Service Program Management: Oversee menu planning, food production, and service operations to meet nutritional standards, budget requirements, and patient satisfaction goals. Cross - Functional Collaboration: Partner with clinical nutrition staff, nursing, and other departments to align food service operations with patient care plans and improve the dining experience. Technology & Systems Management: Manage and utilize food service and clinical software systems, including maintaining menus, recipes, and nutrition data, and supporting system training and downtime procedures. Training & Staff Development: Develop training materials, coordinate staff education, and ensure team members are proficient in food service operations and technology systems.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Education: Requires current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), with a minimum of 1 year of experience. Verification of credentials must be provided. Leadership & Service Focus: Hands-on leadership style with a strong emphasis on customer service and hospitality. Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to ensure menus meet nutrition standards. Ability to utilize Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines to develop, implement, and coordinate best practices and to ensure compliance. Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and experienced with POS systems. Certifications & Credentials: ServSafe certification required (or must be obtained within 90 days of hire). A current, valid REAL ID is required to work with the Veterans Canteen Service.

Requirements

As a Condition of Employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-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 - 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. Additional Conditions of Employment include: -Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. -Subject to background/security investigation.

Education

Education: Requires current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), with a minimum of 1 year of experience. Verification of credentials must be provided.

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/14/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.