Food Service Assistant

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

PTO

Sick time

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Orange County Government is seeking a dedicated food service worker to prepare and serve meals for patients and staff under the Food Service Supervisor. The role covers off‑shift coverage and supervising lower graded staff to ensure smooth dietary operations.

You will follow prescribed recipes, maintain cleanliness, and assist with inventory and serving line setup, while complying with sanitation standards and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• One month of experience in institutional cooking.

Responsibilities

• Assists in inventorying food supplies and maintaining lists of supplies to be purchased.
• Sets up serving line and assists in the serving of prepared food.
• Cooks and bakes foods from prepared menus for regular and special diet patients.
• Assists in cleaning kitchen equipment and inspects work areas for maintenance of proper cleanliness standards.
• Mixes liquid food formulas as directed by physicians or dieticians.
• Assumes responsibility for efficient operation of dietary section during off‑shift hours and in absence of Food Service Supervisor.

Skills

Team coordination

Sanitation knowledge

Cooking techniques

High temperature tolerance

Instruction following

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions

Performs a variety of duties in preparing and servicing food and assisting the Food Service Supervisor in coordinating activities of food service employees.

The employee in the position allocated to this class is responsible for assigning and directing lower graded employees in accomplishing routine tasks. Duties include preparing and serving food in the kitchen and dining facility for patients and employees and assuming responsibility for efficient operation during off‑shift hours and in the absence of the Food Service Supervisor.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Food Service Supervisor and is reviewed for conformance to prescribed policies and procedures.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Assists in inventorying food supplies and maintaining lists of supplies to be purchased.
• Sets up serving line and assists in the serving of prepared food.
• Cooks and bakes foods from prepared menus for regular and special diet patients.
• Assists in cleaning kitchen equipment and inspects work areas for maintenance of proper cleanliness standards.
• Mixes liquid food formulas as directed by physicians or dieticians.
• Assumes responsibility for efficient operation of dietary section during off‑shift hours and in absence of Food Service Supervisor.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

One month of experience in institutional cooking.

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

Knowledge of the materials, equipment and methods used in preparing food on a large scale.

Knowledge of sanitation and personal hygiene standards required in food preparation and service.

Knowledge of a variety of standard cooking recipes and the ability to work therefrom.

Ability to work under conditions of high temperature.

Ability to operate standard cooking equipment and to use kitchen and cooking utensils in a large‑scale food preparation.

Ability to coordinate workers engaged in food service activities.

Ability to follow and transmit oral and written instructions.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 09/15/2026

Close Date: 09/23/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 010 - From $18.10 to $20.54. FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt. Placement based on Education and Experience.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting.

If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Notes

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre‑employment drug, physical and background check.