OPS FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST - 50601686

State of Florida

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS Baldomero Lopez, State Veterans’ Nursing Home Land O Lakes, Pasco County, FL. Houry Rate: $15.38 Paid Bi-Weekly 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! May be eligible for benefits. Other OPS (Temporary) FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST positions may be filled from this advertisement within a (6) months of the closing date. Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

Requirements

Must have experience as a cook.
Must be able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays.
Must be able and willing to work holidays and overtime.
Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation, finger printing and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in dietary at a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Ensure that food is stored, prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary conditions.
Ensure compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of food production and cleaning of equipment.
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.
Operate and maintain equipment used according to Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA) procedures.
Record all temperatures in the temperature book (food and equipment).
Report any faulty equipment to the Supervisor.
Check in and put away stock off the trucks.
Rotate stock throughout (dry storage, refrigerators, and freezers).
Ensure all equipment is turned off properly and that all doors are locked at night prior to leaving.
Keep the chemical room clean and organized with everything off the floor.
Keep all soap and paper towel dispensers filled throughout the kitchen and food service restroom.
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.
Cut and de-bone ham, poultry, and fish. Slice meat according to menu needs.
Utilize leftover meat items.
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.
Check and approve food requisitions, deliveries and issues receiving reports.
Attend in-service training classes and perform related duties assigned by supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.