Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $36,092.42
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Tuition waiver
Optinal deferred compensation plan
Retirement package
Job Description
The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is a state agency dedicated to serving those who have served in the U.S. military. The department operates various programs and facilities designed to honor, support, and provide benefits to veterans across Florida. Among its facilities is Ardie R. Copa's State Veterans' Nursing Home located in Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County, FL. This skilled nursing facility is known for its loyal team of long-term employees and a positive, supportive work culture that values commitment and care for veterans. The department offers competitive employment benefits including a strong retirement package, optional deferred compensation plans,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds
- must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays
- must be able and willing to work overtime
- successful completion of employment screening including a national background investigation and drug test
- education and employment history must be verifiable
- attach any claimed credentials such as degrees and certifications to the application
Job Qualifications
- Experience as a cook
- experience working in dietary at a long-term care facility preferred
Job Duties
- Ensure that food is stored, prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary conditions
- ensure compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of food production and cleaning of equipment
- maintain clean and sanitary conditions in all kitchen food preparation and serving areas
- operate and maintain kitchen equipment according to Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs procedures
- record temperatures of food and equipment and report any faulty equipment
- check in and properly store incoming stock
- rotate stock in dry storage, refrigerators, and freezers
- ensure all equipment is turned off and doors are locked at the end of the day
- maintain cleanliness and organization of chemical room
- keep soap and paper towel dispensers filled in kitchen and food service restroom
- estimate food requirements and prepare/cook food according to menu and approved recipes in Meal Tracker
- cut, debone, and slice meats according to menu needs
- utilize leftover meat items efficiently
- conduct inventory checks and reorder items falling below minimum on a weekly basis
- plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
- check and approve food requisitions, deliveries, and receiving reports
- attend in-service training and perform related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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