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VCS Central Office

VCS Dietitian

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 1 week ago
Location: Saint Louis, MO (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 week ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.

$69,609 / year median in Missouri

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VAMC campus in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Dietitian in our Nutrition and Whole Health Division. This position serves as a technical nutrition expert to management officials within the VCS Food Operations Program nationwide.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Leadership in
Hospital Food Service:
Minimum 3 years leading hospital food service operations with strong proficiency using tech-based menu programs, demonstrating both knowledge and practical application in a healthcare setting.
  • Expertise in
Nutrition Informatics:
Proven experience with nutrition technology systems-covering patient meal service, menu program management, and interface tools-bolstered by relevant credentials or certification in nutrition informatics.
  • Accredited Dietetics Education:
    Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program (master's degree preferred), ensuring foundational knowledge and academic preparation.
  • Registered Dietitian Credentials:
    Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD)
  • Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Strong Communication & Multi-Tasking:
    Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to multitask and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficient with
MS Office Programs:
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Forms, and PowerPoint, with a record of using these tools to enhance workflow and reporting.
  • Flexible with
Travel:
Willingness to undertake periodic travel as part of the role's responsibilities.