OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER

Florida; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking motivated, dynamic individuals to join its team in PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL. This temporary OPS food support position offers weekend/holiday shifts with an hourly wage of $15.00 and promotes a culture of safety and quality in meal service.

Under supervision of the Food Service Director and the Food Production and Services Supervisor, you will assist with preparation and serving, maintain sanitary conditions, manage inventory, and support

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays.
• 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 skills and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.
• Experience with food service in a cafeteria style setting.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director with direct supervision from Food Production and Services Supervisor in the day-to-day food service operation.
• Responsible for compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of production and cleaning of equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring that clean and sanitary conditions are maintained in all areas of the kitchen food preparation and serving lines; turn on and set temperature on grills, stoves, deep fryer, and broiler.
• Operate and maintain equipment used according to FDVA procedures.
• Responsible for estimating food requirements; preparation and cooking of all types of hot and cold food items according to menu and approved recipes.
• Cut and de-bone ham, poultry, and fish.
• Slice meat according to menu needs.
• Place food items on serving lines and keep serving line well stocked.
• Maintain, check, and control kitchen inventory to determine quantities available as well as amounts needed for operation.
• Assist with purchase requests for food, cleaning supplies, utensils, pots and pans, dishes, and paper products.
• Verify incoming shipments and receipts in the absence of stock person.
• Attending in-service training classes and performing related duties assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as required including special catering events and meal charges.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

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

Hourly: $15.00

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.

Other OPS Food Support Worker 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 workweekends 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 skills and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but notlimited to, a national background investigation and drug test.
• Experience with food service in a cafeteria style setting.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS:

Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director with direct supervision from Food Production and Services Supervisor in the day-to-day food service operation.

• Responsible for compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of production and cleaning of equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring that clean and sanitary conditions are maintained in all areas of the kitchen food preparation and serving lines; turn on and set temperature on grills, stoves, deep fryer, and broiler.
• Operate and maintain equipment used according to FDVA procedures.
• Responsible for estimating food requirements; preparation and cooking of all types of hot and cold food items according to menu and approved recipes.
• Cut and de-bone ham, poultry, and fish.
• Slice meat according to menu needs.
• Place food items on serving lines and keep serving line well stocked.
• Maintain, check, and control kitchen inventory to determine quantities available as well as amounts needed for operation.
• Assist with purchase requests for food, cleaning supplies, utensils, pots and pans, dishes, and paper products.
• Verify incoming shipments and receipts in the absence of stock person.
• Attending in-service training classes and performing related duties assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as required including special catering events and meal charges.

This position is in the Other Personnel Service (Temporary) 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.

Location: PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34987 STUART, FL, US, 34984 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34984 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34986

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.