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Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $38,641.98
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Retirement package
deferred compensation plan
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
personal day
tuition waivers
Job Description
The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is a state government agency dedicated to serving veterans and their families by providing a range of support services, including healthcare, benefits assistance, and long-term care. Among its pivotal establishments is the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home located in Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County, Florida. This facility is committed to offering high-quality care and support to veterans through its comprehensive nursing and rehabilitation programs. As part of its mission to improve the lives of veterans, the facility ensures a safe, nurturing, and well-managed environment, promoting the dignity and well-being of its... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability and willingness to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability and willingness to work weekends and holidays as required
- Ability and willingness to work 10-hour shifts
- Ability to work effectively in a leadership role
- One year of verifiable cooking experience in a commercial or cafeteria-style setting
- Basic computer skills
- Successful completion of employment screening process including background investigation and drug test
Job Qualifications
- One year of verifiable cooking experience in a commercial or cafeteria-style setting
- Basic computer skills
- Experience preparing food in skilled care or long-term care facility preferred
- Experience working in supervisory or leadership role preferred
Job Duties
- Ensure clean and sanitary conditions are maintained in the areas of food preparation, serving line and storage
- Assist the Food Service Director with purchase requests and other food production services per VA, State and Federal Regulation
- Responsible for complete pre-preparation, preparation and food production for meals assigned, staffing, assignment of duties, and ensure proper completion of work assignments for the shift
- Train staff in methods of performing their duties effectively and efficiently and motivate employees to obtain maximum quality and quantity of work
- Ensure compliance with State and facility safety procedures in the operation of food production and cleaning and maintenance of equipment
- Maintain clean, safe and sanitary conditions in all areas of the kitchen food preparation and serving lines
- Instruct staff on proper precautions regarding food preparation, storage and disposal and provide instruction on personal hygiene
- Assist in oversight of proper care and maintenance of all kitchen equipment
- Direct staff of Food Support Specialists and Food Support Workers in absence of Food Service Director and provide related training
- Attend in-service training
- Assist and plan with purchase requests for food, cleaning supplies, utensils, pots and pans, dishes and paper products
- Maintain, check, and control kitchen inventory to determine quantities available and amounts needed
- Verify incoming shipments and receipts in the absence of stock person
- Consult with Consultant Dietician and Food Service Director to ascertain nutritional needs of residents
- Perform other related duties as required
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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