FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 60006058

State of Florida

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as Food Support Worker within Food Services at Florida State Hospital (FSH). FSH is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). DCF is the state of Florida’s social services agency, overseeing services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. FSH is a tobacco-free facility.

Requirements

Knowledge of the equipment, procedures and techniques used in cooking, baking, and/or meat cutting.
Knowledge of the procedures for maintaining sanitary working conditions.
Ability to perform food service functions in one or more of the following areas: cooking, baking or meat cutting.
Ability to read and follow recipes and/or other instructions.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
One year of food service experience; or Completion of a program of study from a vocational/technical school in a food service area.

Responsibilities

Relieves the Baker/Salad Makers on off days.
Prepares service for two days in advance.
Prepares all salads for lunch and evening tray line, pre-portion and plate.
Prepares, measures and mixes ingredients in proper amounts following standardized recipes for assigned bakery items, including modified diets.
Prepares items and amounts on production sheets unless changed by the Food Service Administrator.
Designates portion size of finished products or score items such as sheet cakes.
Portions or counts items to prevent waste.
Assures proper serving size, garnish and tray appeal.
Operates mixing, kneading equipment, steam jackets, kettles, and other equipment as necessary, observing all safety practices.
Sets proper oven temperatures and operates ovens.
Prepares cornbread dressing, pancake mix, and biscuit toppings for food support workers as needed.
Cleans and sanitize equipment and work areas.
Prepares breakfast items.
Prepare all cold food items for breakfast tray line, portion and plate items.
Attends in-service training and meetings as assigned.
While on duty, follows and carries out Florida State Hospital, Unit/Department Safety Practices and policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.