• Ops Food Support Worker

    MyFlorida (Port Saint Lucie, FL)


    OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER

    Date: Jan 7, 2026

     

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    Requisition No: 867807

     

    Agency: Veterans Affairs

     

    Working Title: OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER

     

    Pay Plan: Health Care Practice

     

    Position Number: 50601739

     

    Salary: 15.00

     

    Posting Closing Date: 01/18/2026

     

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    Requisition #867807

    OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER

    FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

    Ardie R. Copa’s State Veterans’ Nursing Home

     

    Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County

     

    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 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:

    + 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.

    + Utilize leftover 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.

    + 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.

     

    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.

    Location:

    PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34987

    Nearest Major Market:Port Saint Lucie