FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 50000702

Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement package

Health, vision, dental insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Nine holidays and personal day

Tuition waiver

Job summary

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs seeks a Food Service Administrator to oversee day-to-day operations at the State Veterans' Nursing Home, ensuring safe, nutritious meals and staff coordination under the Food Service Director. The role requires leadership, adherence to regulations, and training of kitchen staff.

Responsibilities include meal pre-preparation, production, and labor scheduling, while coordinating with procurement and dietary staff to meet residents' nutritional needs and

Qualifications

• One year of verifiable cooking experience in a commercial or cafeteria-style setting.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Willingness to work 10-hour shifts.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff.
• Must communicate effectively in English (reading, writing and speaking).
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day food services operation under supervision of the Food Service Director.
• Prepare and supervise meals, ensure proper handling and storage of food.
• Train and direct kitchen staff to maintain sanitary conditions and safety rules.
• Assist with purchase requests and inventory management for kitchen supplies.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Able to lift 50 pounds

Weekend/holiday availability

10-hour shifts

Basic computer skills

Cooking experience

Job description

FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 50000702

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Requisition No:885132

Working Title: FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 50000702

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served 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 available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays andpersonal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

*Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach your resume and any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of verifiable cooking experience in a commercial or cafeteria-style setting
• Abilityand willingness to lift 50 pounds
• Abilityand willingness to work weekends and holidays as required
• Abilityand willingness to work 10-hour shifts
• Abilityto work effectively in a leadership role
• Able to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing and speaking)
• Basiccomputer skills
• Experience working in a skilled care facility orlong-term carefacility

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience preparing food in askilled care facility orlong-term carefacility.
• Six months of experience workingin a supervisory or leadership role.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director and will assist in the day-to-day food services operation at the State Veterans' Nursing Home and will share in the responsibility for staffing oversight. 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 Regulations.

The Food Service Administrator (FSA) will be responsible for the complete pre-preparation, preparation and food production for meals assigned, as well as staffing and assignment of duties for the shift. The FSA will train staff in methods of performing their duties in an effective and efficient manner 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 of equipment.

The FSA will ensure that staff is instructed on proper precautions of food preparation, storage and disposal and provided instruction and information on personal hygiene. The FSA will assist in the oversight of the proper care and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.

In the absence of the Food Service Director, the FSA will direct a staff of Food Support Workers and Food Control Specialists in the food preparation and meal service, will coordinate with the Food Service Director to identifytraining needs and provide related training to the kitchen staff on food preparation, food storage, etc.

The FSA will attend in-service training.

The FSA will assist with purchase requests for food, cleaning supplies, utensils, pots and pans, dishes and paper products in the kitchen. The FPSS will maintain, check, and control kitchen inventory to determine quantities available as well as amounts needed for operation.

The FSA will verify incoming shipments and receipts in the absence of stock person.

The FSA will consult with the Consultant Dietician and Food Service Director to ascertain the nutritional needs of the Nursing Home's residents.

Ensures hot and cold food is maintained at correct temperature levels, temperatures are documented for each meal.

Preparation and cooking of all types of hot and cold food items according to menu and approved recipes. Slice meats according to menu needs. Perform duties in an organized and clean manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is in the Selected Exempt Service system.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

Location: PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33025

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:0 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.