Food Support Worker - 80082719

State of Florida•Crestview, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for storing, preparing, and serving food to youth and staff in a secure facility. The worker serves at assigned stations in the food service area and prepares foods from preliminary stages through cooking and finishing. Duties include preparing foods and supplemental items for all diets according to recipes, pull sheets, menus, or special diet orders provided by the Food Service Director or other administrative staff. The worker interprets menus and fills meals according to established requirements, and sets up and breaks down the food service line. The position includes cleaning the kitchen, storage areas, dish room, and food service line; using cleaning products according to their instructions; washing dishes and utensils using approved sanitation methods; carrying refuse to disposal areas; cleaning trash cans; and assisting with delivery-truck loading and unloading. The worker completes Child Nutrition Program documentation, including 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 role requires compliance with food safety guidelines and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point requirements, verifying food storage, preparation, and serving temperatures, and preparing reports documenting temperature compliance. The worker attends training and applies what is learned to daily duties, and performs other related duties as assigned. The position is at the Okaloosa Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Crestview, Florida. Employees work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice or to flex or alter their schedules. Candidates must pass background and drug screenings before employment.

Requirements

Knowledge of general food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to use equipment required for the position.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform some heavy lifting, pulling, and squatting.
Ability to perform basic mathematical tasks, including measuring, adding, and deducting.
Successfully complete required drug and background screenings before employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of food service experience or completion of a vocational or technical food service program.
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 and supplemental items for all diets.
Follow recipes, pull sheets, established menus, and special diet orders as directed by the Food Service Director or administrative staff.
Interpret menus and fill meals according to established requirements.
Set up and break down the food service line.
Clean the kitchen, storage areas, dish room, and food service line; use cleaning products according to their instructions.
Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils using approved sanitation methods; carry refuse to disposal areas and clean trash cans.
Assist with unloading and loading delivery trucks.
Complete Child Nutrition Program 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, potentially including a food processor, slicer, fryer, or mixer.
Follow food safety guidelines and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point requirements throughout cooking, storage, and cleaning.
Verify food storage, preparation, and serving temperatures, and prepare reports documenting temperature compliance.
Attend training and incorporate learned information into daily duties.
Perform other related duties as assigned.