FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 80056352

State of Florida•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Support Worker is responsible for storing, preparing, and serving food to youth and staff in a secure facility. The position works at assigned stations in the food service area and prepares and cooks foods from preliminary preparation through completion, including foods and supplemental items for all diets. Food is prepared according to recipes and pull sheets and in accordance with set menus or special diet orders as directed by the Food Service Director or other administrative staff. The worker interprets the menu and fills meals according to established requirements. Duties include setting up and breaking down the food service line; cleaning the kitchen, storage area, dish room, and food service line; washing dishes and utensils using approved sanitation methods; taking refuse to disposal areas and cleaning trash cans; and helping unload and load delivery trucks. The position completes Child Nutrition Program documentation, temperature logs, storage records, and production records, and assists with inventory of food, supplies, small wares, and equipment. The worker must use food service equipment, which may include a food processor, slicer, fryer, or mixer. The position requires adherence to food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements, including verifying and documenting that food is stored, prepared, and served at appropriate temperatures. Employees attend training and apply the information to their daily duties. Other related duties may be assigned. The position is at the Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Orlando, Florida. Employees work a shift schedule that includes rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with varying days off. Overtime may be required with little or no notice, and employees may need to flex out or alter their schedules.

Requirements

Understand general food safety and sanitation practices.
Be able to use equipment required for the position.
Be able to stand for long periods and perform some heavy lifting, pulling, and squatting.
Have basic mathematical skills, including measuring, adding, and deducting.
Successfully complete drug and background screening before employment.
Work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with varying days off.
Work overtime with little or no notice and potentially flex out or alter work schedules.

Nice To Haves

One year of food service experience, or completion of a vocational or technical school program in food service.
Be at least 19 years of age.
Experience preparing meals for a large number of customers or clients.

Responsibilities

Store, prepare, and serve food to youth and staff in a secure facility.
Work at assigned stations in the food service area and prepare and cook foods, including meals and supplemental items for all diets, according to recipes and pull sheets.
Follow set menus and special diet orders as directed, interpret menus, and fill meals according to established requirements.
Set up and break down the food service line as assigned.
Clean the kitchen, storage area, dish room, and food service line using appropriate products and instructions.
Wash dishes, pots, pans, and other utensils using approved sanitation methods; take refuse to disposal areas and clean trash cans.
Assist with unloading and loading delivery trucks.
Complete Child Nutrition Program documentation, temperature logs, storage records, and production records.
Assist with or conduct inventory of food, supplies, small wares, and equipment as needed.
Use food service equipment, which may include a food processor, slicer, fryer, or mixer.
Follow food safety and HACCP requirements and verify and document proper food temperatures during storage, preparation, and service.
Attend training and incorporate information learned into daily duties.
Perform other related duties as assigned.