FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50009107

State of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking a motivated Food Support Worker for its skilled nursing facility. The role involves food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety procedures. The position offers a positive work culture and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Health, vision, dental, disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition waivers for State Universities and Community Colleges

Qualifications

• Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food storage, preparation, distribution, and service under sanitary conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness of dish room and serving area.
• Assist in meal preparation and setup.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Basic computer skills

Job description

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The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information, visit our E-Verify Website.

Requisition No: 853352

Working Title: FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50009107

Multiple Shifts Available

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is dedicated to serving those who served in the U.S. military. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our team. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a positive work culture.

We offer an excellent retirement package, optional deferred compensation plan, health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurances at reasonable premiums. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, nine paid holidays, a personal day, and tuition waivers for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

*Other Food Support Worker positions, including OPS (Temporary), may be filled from this advertisement within six months of the closing date.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to lift 50 pounds.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime if necessary.
• Basic computer skills.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process, including a Level II background check and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in dietary at a long-term care facility.

Position Description

• Work under the supervision of the Food Service Administrator to ensure food storage, preparation, distribution, and service under sanitary conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness of dish room, serving area, dining room, and food storage; assist in meal preparation and setup; follow recipes and instructions; perform equipment maintenance tasks.
• Record temperatures, report faulty equipment, and manage food and supply inventory.
• Assist with food and supply procurement, check incoming shipments, rotate stock, and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Participate in in-service trainings and perform additional duties as assigned.

This position is in the Career Service system.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Discrimination or workplace violence is not tolerated.

Candidates requiring accommodations should notify the hiring authority or People First Service Center in advance.

The State of Florida maintains a Drug-Free workplace. Employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with the law.

Veterans’ Preference

Eligible candidates will receive employment preference per Chapter 295, Florida Statutes. Supporting documentation, including DD Form 214, must be attached with applications. Documentation requirements are detailed here. All documentation is due by the vacancy closing date.

For assistance, contact the People First Service Center at [phone], Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.