Requisition No: 859239
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Working Title: FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50000710 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 50000710
Salary: $34,760.18 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2025
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Requisition 859239
Food Support Worker

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 willing to work between the hours of 12:00am - 8:00 am.
• 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.

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.
  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 (1-866-663-4735). 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

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