Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $36,092.42
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Job Description
The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is a dedicated government agency committed to serving the courageous individuals who have served the United States. This department works tirelessly to provide quality services and support to veterans and their families throughout Florida. One of its key facilities, the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home, located in Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County, provides specialized long-term nursing care to veterans. The nursing home is known for its strong team culture and dedicated employees, creating a supportive environment for both residents and staff. The facility prioritizes excellent service delivery while adhering to high standards of health and safety to ensure the wellbeing of its veteran residents. This reflects the department's commitment to honoring those who served by providing top-tier care and support.
The available position is for a Food Control Specialist (Cook) at the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home. This role is integral to the daily food service operations under the supervision of the Food Service Director and Food Service Administrator. The annual salary for this position is $36,092.42, paid bi-weekly. The individual selected will be responsible for ensuring that all food preparation, storage, and distribution occur under strict sanitary and safety conditions. This includes monitoring kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinating the preparation of meals that meet the facility’s nutritional and quality standards.
The Food Control Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining compliance with both state and facility safety procedures, including food production and cleaning of equipment. They ensure that all meals are prepared with approved recipes, and they manage inventory and stock appropriately. Additional duties include operating kitchen equipment following the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs procedures, ensuring proper temperature controls for food and equipment, and organizing the food storage areas ensuring proper rotation of stock.
The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to meet the facility's demands. Moreover, successful completion of a Level II national background check and drug test is mandatory.
The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance options, as well as paid holidays, annual and sick leave, and tuition waivers for state universities and community colleges. The commitment to creating a supportive workplace with competitive compensation and benefits makes this position an excellent opportunity for those dedicated to serving veterans and aiming for a meaningful career in food services within a healthcare setting.
The available position is for a Food Control Specialist (Cook) at the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home. This role is integral to the daily food service operations under the supervision of the Food Service Director and Food Service Administrator. The annual salary for this position is $36,092.42, paid bi-weekly. The individual selected will be responsible for ensuring that all food preparation, storage, and distribution occur under strict sanitary and safety conditions. This includes monitoring kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinating the preparation of meals that meet the facility’s nutritional and quality standards.
The Food Control Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining compliance with both state and facility safety procedures, including food production and cleaning of equipment. They ensure that all meals are prepared with approved recipes, and they manage inventory and stock appropriately. Additional duties include operating kitchen equipment following the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs procedures, ensuring proper temperature controls for food and equipment, and organizing the food storage areas ensuring proper rotation of stock.
The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to meet the facility's demands. Moreover, successful completion of a Level II national background check and drug test is mandatory.
The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance options, as well as paid holidays, annual and sick leave, and tuition waivers for state universities and community colleges. The commitment to creating a supportive workplace with competitive compensation and benefits makes this position an excellent opportunity for those dedicated to serving veterans and aiming for a meaningful career in food services within a healthcare setting.
Job Requirements
- Cooking experience
- Must be able and willing to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays
- Must be able and willing to work overtime
- Successful completion of a Level II national background check and drug test
Job Qualifications
- Cooking experience
- 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 procedures
- Record food and equipment temperatures in the temperature book
- Report any faulty equipment to the supervisor
- Check in and put away stock deliveries
- Rotate stock in dry storage, refrigerators and freezers
- Assure all equipment is turned off properly and doors locked at night
- Keep chemical room clean and organized
- Maintain hand soap and paper towel dispensers in kitchen and restrooms
- Prepare and cook all types of hot and cold food items according to menu and approved recipes
- Cut, de-bone and slice meats as needed
- Utilize leftover meat items
- Conduct inventory checks and reorder items as needed
- Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
- Check and approve food requisitions, deliveries and receiving reports
- Attend in-service training and perform related duties assigned by supervisor
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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