FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST - 50000091 Date: Nov 1, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 834376 Agency: Veterans Affairs Working Title: FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST - 50000091 Position Number: 50000091 Salary: $35,092.51 Annually Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2024 Requisition # 834376 FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home Land O’ Lakes, Pasco County Annual Salary $35,092.51 Paid Biweekly The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals! 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 and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and ‎Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).‎ Other OPS Food Control Specialist positions may be filled from this advertisement within Six (6) months of the closing date. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required. + Must have at least (1) one year cook experience in a commercial style setting. + Successful completion of a Level II Background Screening to include, bt not limited to finger priting and and a Drug Test. + Must have better than basic computer skills. + Must be able to communicate effectively in English: reading, writing, speaking and understanding. + Must have excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS: Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director with direct supervision from Food Production and Services Supervisor in the day to day food service operation. Responsible for compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of production and cleaning of equipment. Responsible for ensuring 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. Operate and maintain equipment used according to FDVA procedures. Responsible for estimate food requirements; preparation and cooking of all types of hot and cold food items according to menu and approved recipes. Cut and de-bone ham, poultry, and fish. Slice meats according to menu needs. Utilize left over meat items. Place food items on serving lines and keep serving line well stocked. Maintain, check, and control kitchen inventory to determine quantities available as well as amounts needed for operation. Assist with purchase requests for food, cleaning supplies, utensils, pots and pans, dishes and paper products. Verify incoming shipments and receipts in the absence of stock person. Attend in-service training classes and performs related duties assigned by supervisor. Performs other related duties as required including special catering events and meal charges. This position is in the Career 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. 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: LAND O' LAKES, FL, US, 34639 Nearest Major Market:Tampa