State of Florida

Food Service Administrator

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Lake City • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $17 per hour

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • 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' Domiciliary Home.
  • Incumbent will share in the responsibility for staffing oversight.
  • The Food Service Administrator (FSA) ensures 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 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 identify training needs and provide related training to the kitchen staff on food preparation, food storage, etc.
  • The FSA will assist with purchase requests for food, cleaning supplies, utensils, pots and pans, dishes, and paper products in the kitchen.
  • The FSA will consult with the Consultant Dietician and Food Service Director to ascertain the nutritional needs of the Domiciliary Home's residents.
  • Ensures hot and cold food is maintained at correct temperature levels, temperatures are documented for each meal.
  • The FSA will attend in-service training.
  • The FSA will perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

  • Must have at least (1) one year of cooking experience in a commercial or cafeteria-style setting (excluding fast food)
  • Must have at least (1) year of supervisory experience
  • Must be willing and able to work 10-hour shifts
  • Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required
  • Must be willing and able to lift 50 pounds
  • Must be willing and able to become a Certified Food Manager upon hire (training provided at facility)
  • Must be willing and able to work in Lake City, FL
  • Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cookingfood preparationfood productionstaff trainingfood storagefood safetykitchen equipment maintenancetemperature controlmeal service
Soft skills
supervisory experiencemotivationeffective communicationorganizational skills
Certifications
Certified Food Manager