• Food Support Worker

    MyFlorida (Port Saint Lucie, FL)


    FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50455012

    Date: May 22, 2025

     

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    Requisition No: 853655

     

    Agency: Veterans Affairs

     

    Working Title: FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50455012

     

    Pay Plan: Career Service

     

    Position Number: 50455012

     

    Salary: $33,760.00

     

    Posting Closing Date: 06/01/2025

     

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    Requisition #853655

    FOOD SUPPORT WORKER

    FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

    Ardie R. Copa’s State Veterans’ Nursing Home

     

    Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County

     

    Annual Salary: $33,760.00

    Paid Bi-weekly:

    Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, ‎disability, and other supplemental insurance are 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, including OPS (temporary) positions and varied shifts may be filled in from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date

    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 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.‎

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Experience with food service in a cafeteria style setting.

    PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS :

    The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director with direct supervision from the 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.

    • Utilize leftover meat items.

    • Place food items on serving lines and keep the 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 perform related duties assigned by supervisor.

    • Perform 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

    Location:

    PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34987

    Nearest Major Market:Port Saint Lucie