Requisition No: 837701 Agency: Veterans AffairsWorking Title: FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50000151 Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 50000151 Salary: $33,760.00 Annual Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2024
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FOOD SUPPORT WORKERFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRSBaldomero Lopez State Veterans' Nursing HomeLand O' Lakes, Pasco CountyStarting Annual Salary: $33,760.00Paid Bi-weeklyThe 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 optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.Other Food Support Worker positions/ shifts including OPS Temporary FSW positions may be filled from this advertisement within Six (6) months of the closing date.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required.
- Must beable to communicate in English: Speaking, Reading, Understanding and Writing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Successful completion of a Level II Background Screening to include, but not limited to finger printing and a drug test.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants with the following experience will be given preference: - Food preparation experience in a Long-Term care facility.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: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 estimate 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 meats according to menu needs. Utilize left over meat items.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.Attend in-service training classes and performs related duties assigned by supervisor.Performs other related duties as required, including special catering events and meal charges.This position is in the Career Service System. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.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-###-####). 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. Location: