OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 42901345

State of Florida; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Deferred compensation

401(a) plan

Flexible spending

EAP

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an OPS Food Support Worker to assist in food service operations. Responsibilities include food preparation, inventory, and ensuring clean kitchen facilities.

Occasional travel and weekend availability may be required. This temporary OPS position requires a high school diploma and at least one year in the food service industry, with a strong emphasis on reliability and safe food handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of experience in the food service industry is required.
• Attention to detail and reliability required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and inventory food items.
• Clean kitchen and food prep areas.
• Perform light dorm cleaning when food prep is not required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition No: 883361
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 42901345
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 42901345
Salary: $17.00/Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2026

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OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

• OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY -- THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in the food service industry.

• ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

Must be able to be inmate certified through Department of Correction.

Must be flexible to work a few weekends throughout the year.

Notes

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Job Duties

• Preparation, cooking, inventory of food items.
• Cleaning of kitchen and food preparation items.
• Light dorm cleaning, during times food prep is not necessary.

Benefits

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com ;
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com ;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:

https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

Special Notes

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.