FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST - COOK - 67012761

Requisition No: 867269 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST - COOK - 67012761

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67012761 

Salary:  $1,336.92 - $1,471.62 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/02/2026 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: Food Control Specialist/Cook

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER:  Multiple Vacancies

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

 

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package         
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

SALARY RANGE

$34,760.00 - $38,236.00 Annually      $1,336.92 - $1,471.62 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This work is preparing and issuing food at the food services department. This requires requesting and checking quality of products needed to produce meals prior to mealtimes and following provided recipes to produce meals for the residents. This is to include but is not limited to the following:

Cook, measure and prepare a variety of food following standard recipes to proper temperature.  Checks temperatures and record on log.  Check and approve quality of product before cooking or prepping.

Ensures all food is appealing and appetizing.  Ensure minimal loss of temperature and quality. 

Ensure food is prepped and leftovers are stored properly and in accordance with departmental guidelines.  Determines proper quantities of textures in accordance with production book.

Maintain high level of sanitation in work and storage areas.  Hair nets and gloves are worn at all times. 

Ensure cleanliness while handling food and equipment.  Clean equipment and utensils. 

Works dish room and pot room as assigned.

Make daily inventory checks to ensure you have what you need for the menus for the following day according to production sheets.

Work on tray line, employee cafeteria and assist with deliveries as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs without accommodations. 
• Must be able to lift, carry, bend, crouch, reach overhead, stand, and walk on a consistent basis.
• Must be able to do manual dexterity (i.e. use of fingers, hands, and arms).

This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.

This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

ABILITY TO:

• lift up to 50 pounds.
• Read.
• pay attention to details.
• follow verbal and written instructions.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• work independently.