FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST - 50950082

State of Florida; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs in Saint Augustine, FL, is hiring a Food Control Specialist (Cook) to oversee day-to-day food service operations at the State Veterans' Nursing Home. The role supports the Food Service Director and may act as administrator in their absence.

Responsibilities include sanitary food handling, equipment operation, inventory and meal preparation per approved recipes, with occasional overtime and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of verifiable institutional cooking experience.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Willingness and ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director and the Food Service Administrator in the day-to-day food service operation at the State Veterans' Nursing Home.
• The Food Control Specialist (FCS) may act as the Food Service Administrator when that staff member is absent from the facility.
• Ensure that food is stored, prepared, distributed and served under sanitary conditions.
• The FCS will ensure compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of food production and cleaning of equipment.
• The FCS will ensure that clean and sanitary conditions are maintained in all areas of the kitchen food preparation and serving lines; turn on and set temperature on grills, stoves, deep fryer, and broiler.
• The FCS will be required to operate and maintain equipment used according to FDVA procedures.
• The FCS will be responsible for food estimate requirements and preparation/cooking of all types of hot and cold food items according to menu and approved recipes in Meal Tracker.
• Conduct inventory checks of food items and order items as needed; reorders items falling below minimum on weekly basis.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Checks and approves food requisitions, deliveries and issues receiving reports.
• Attends in-service training classes and performs related duties assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Requisition No: 880215

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST - 50950082

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50950082

Salary: $36,092.42

Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2026

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FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST (COOK)

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans' Nursing Home

Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida

Annual Salary: $36,092.42

Paid Bi-weekly.

The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our Team. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine paid holidays and one personal day. Tuition waivers are available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

Employment history and education must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degree, certifications, etc.) to your application.

• Other vacant positions, including OPS Temporary positions, may be filled in this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of verifiable institutional cooking experience.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Willingness and ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.

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Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Basic computer skills.

Position Description

• The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director and the Food Service Administrator in the day-to-day food service operation at the State Veterans' Nursing Home.
• The Food Control Specialist (FCS) may act as the Food Service Administrator when that staff member is absent from the facility.
• Ensure that food is stored, prepared, distributed and served under sanitary conditions.
• The FCS will ensure compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of food production and cleaning of equipment.
• The FCS will ensure that clean and sanitary conditions are maintained in all areas of the kitchen food preparation and serving lines; turn on and set temperature on grills, stoves, deep fryer, and broiler.
• The FCS will be required to operate and maintain equipment used according to FDVA procedures.
• The FCS will be responsible for food estimate requirements and preparation/cooking of all types of hot and cold food items according to menu and approved recipes in Meal Tracker.
• Conduct inventory checks of food items and order items as needed; reorders items falling below minimum on weekly basis.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Checks and approves food requisitions, deliveries and issues receiving reports.
• Attends in-service training classes and performs related duties assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is in the Career Service system.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.