FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST - 50000705
About The Position
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. Ensures that food is stored, prepared, distributed and served under sanitary conditions. Ensures compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of food production and cleaning of equipment. Ensures 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. Operates and maintains equipment used according to FDVA procedures. Responsible for estimating food requirements and for the preparation and cooking of all types of hot and cold food items according to the menu and approved recipes in Meal Tracker. Cut and de-bone ham, poultry, and fish. Slice meats according to menu needs. Utilize leftover meat items.
Requirements
- Must have one (1) year of verifiable institutional cooking experience.
- Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
- Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer skills.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that food is stored, prepared, distributed and served under sanitary conditions.
- Ensures compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of food production and cleaning of equipment.
- Ensures 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.
- Operates and maintains equipment used according to FDVA procedures.
- Responsible for estimating food requirements and for the preparation and cooking of all types of hot and cold food items according to the menu and approved recipes in Meal Tracker.
- Cut and de-bone ham, poultry, and fish.
- Slice meats according to menu needs.
- Utilize leftover meat items.
Benefits
- Excellent retirement package and 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 one personal holiday.
- Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
