FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50000709 1

State of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental, disability

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement package

Tuition waiver

Job summary

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a Food Support Worker to assist in daily food service operations under supervision of the Food Service Director. You will help store, prepare, distribute and serve food ensuring sanitary conditions and compliance with safety procedures.

The role requires ability to lift 50 pounds, weekend/holiday availability, basic computer skills, and strong customer service. Competitive benefits included and opportunities for tuition waiver.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime.
• Must be willing and able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English; writing, speaking, reading & understanding.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director and the Food Production and Services Supervisor in day-to-day food service operation.
• Ensures that food is stored, prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary conditions.
• Ensures compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of food production and cleaning of equipment.
• Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in all kitchen areas.
• Operates and maintains equipment used per FDVA procedures.
• Estimates food requirements and prepares/cooks items per menu/recipes.
• Slices meat according to menu needs.
• Keeps serving lines well stocked.
• Attends in-service training and performs related duties.

Skills

Weekend/ Holidays

Overtime

50 lbs lift

English communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Background check

Drug test

Job description

Requisition No: 887529

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50000709 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50000709

Salary: $ 34,760.18 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2026

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Food Support Worker

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

Alexander “Sandy” Nininger State Veterans’ Nursing Home

Pembroke Pines, Broward County, FL.

Starting Annual Salary: $34,760.18 plus, $956.80 Competitive Area Differential (CAD)

Paid Bi-weekly

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals! Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

Excellent retirement package and 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 one (1) personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

• Other Food Support Worker positions, including OPS (temporary) positions and varied shifts may be filled from this advertisement within six (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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime.
• Must be willing and able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English; writing, speaking, reading & understanding.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Preferred Quailifications

• Food preparation experience in a Long-Term care facility.

Position Description

• Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director and the Food Production and Services Supervisor in the day-to-day food service operation at the State Veterans' Nursing Home.
• Ensures that food is stored, prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary conditions.
• Ensures compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of food production and cleaning of equipment.
• Ensures that clean and sanitary conditions are maintained in all areas of the kitchen food preparation and serving lines.
• Operates and maintains equipment used according to FDVA procedures.
• Responsible for estimating food requirements, for the preparation and cooking of all types of hot and cold food items according to menu and approved recipes.
• Slices meat according to menu needs.
• Places food items on serving lines and keep serving line well stocked.
• Attends in-service training classes and performs related duties assigned by supervisor.

This position is in the Career Service system.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.