FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR I - SES - 50000159

Requisition No: 870170 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR I - SES - 50000159

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 50000159 

Salary:  48,183.20 

Posting Closing Date: 02/16/2026 

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FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR I - SES

Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Baldomero Lopez’s State Veterans' Nursing Home

Land O Lakes, Pasco County

Annual Salary: $48,183.20

Paid Bi-Weekly

 

**ANTICIPATED VACANCY**

 

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated Food Service Professional to lead Dietary Services at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Land O Lakes, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility that will soon be home to those who gave their all-in service of our country.

 

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are 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 six (6) credits per semester. 

 

Education and employment history must be verifiable.  Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application**

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be credentialed as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in food service plus a minimum of one (1) year of experience supervising food service operations and staff
• Computer proficiency
• Successful completion of the employment screening process includes, but is not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Employment experience in a long-term care facility with a geriatric population
• Electronic dietary tracking experience
• Food production experience
• Food purchasing and inventory experience.
• Willingness and ability to create and communicate menus suitable for a geriatric population.
• Have nutritional clinical documentation experience.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Administrator and will plan and direct the facility food service and staff to ensure sanitary, safe, nutritious, and cost-effective meals and snacks for residents. 

• Ensures residents’ needs for therapeutic meals are met and reflect likes and dislikes. 
• Maintains all phases of food purchasing, storage, preparation, production control, merchandising, service, and inventory control and ensures the functioning of the dietary department in accordance with Federal and State Statutes and Regulations. 
• Will attend Care Plan meetings and complete MDS.
• Manages the staff of Food Service Administrators, Food Control Specialists (cooks), Food Support Workers, and others assigned to work in the food preparation activities of the Home. 
• Plans all work schedules so that workloads, special functions, and events are covered, and maximum use of staff and time are utilized. 
• Trains staff in performing their duties in an efficient manner. 
• Motivates employees to obtain their maximum quality and quantity of work. 
• Interacts with residents of the Home to address areas of concern and to maintain a positive image.
• Initiates all purchase requests for food and other kitchen supplies. 
• Maintains inventory control. 
• Maintains food production control. 
• Verifies incoming shipments. 
• Maintains necessary cost analysis paperwork and ensures the entire department is functional within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensures safety and sanitation procedures in the