Long-Term Care Kitchen & Food Safety Specialist

State of Florida; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental, disability

Paid vacation and sick leave

Nine paid holidays + personal day

Tuition waivers for state universities

Job summary

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Food Control Specialist to manage day-to-day food service operations at the State Veterans' Nursing Home in Land O'Lakes. You will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director and Administrator to ensure safe storage, preparation and service of meals.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, weekend/holiday availability, and compliance with safety procedures. Background screening and drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• Cooking experience is required.
• 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 background screening including a Level II background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food is stored, prepared, distributed and served under sanitary conditions.
• Ensure compliance with state and facility safety procedures in food production and cleaning of equipment.
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in kitchen and serving areas; operate and temperature-set grills, stoves, fryer and broiler.
• Record temperatures in the temperature book; report faulty equipment to Supervisor.
• Check in and store stock from trucks; rotate stock in dry, refrigerated, and frozen areas.
• Ensure doors are locked at night and chemical room is organized and clean.

Skills

Cooking experience

Lifting 50 lbs

Weekend/holiday availability

Overtime when required

Background check

Job description

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Food Control Specialist to manage day-to-day food service operations at the State Veterans' Nursing Home in Land O'Lakes. You will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director and Administrator to ensure safe storage, preparation and service of meals.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, weekend/holiday availability, and compliance with safety procedures. Background screening and drug testing are required.