FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 80082719

State of Florida•CRESTVIEW, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for storing, preparing, and serving food to youth and staff in a secure facility. Works at all assigned stations in the food service area, preparing and cooking foods and supplemental items for all diets according to recipes, pull sheets, set menus, and special diet orders. Correctly portions meals according to the established menu and direction from the Food Service Director or other administrative staff. Sets up and breaks down the food service line and performs assigned cleaning duties in the kitchen, storage areas, dish room, and food service line. Uses cleaning products as instructed; washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils using approved sanitation methods; handles refuse; and assists with loading and unloading delivery trucks. Completes Child Nutrition Program documentation, including temperature logs, storage records, and production records. Assists with or conducts inventories of food, supplies, small wares, and equipment. Uses food service equipment, which may include a food processor, slicer, fryer, or mixer. Follows food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point requirements, verifies food temperatures, and prepares reports documenting temperature compliance. Attends training and applies information learned to daily duties. Performs other related duties as assigned. This position is at the Okaloosa Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Crestview, Florida. The facility operates 24/7, and the position requires rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with varying days off. Overtime may be required with little or no notice, and schedules may need to be altered or flexed. Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug and background screenings.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding 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.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug and background screenings.
Ability to work required rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with varying days off.
Ability to work overtime with little or no notice and flex out or alter work schedules when required.

Nice To Haves

One year of food service experience, or completion of a food service program of study at a vocational or technical school.
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 foods from preliminary stages through finished cooking.
Prepare foods and supplemental items for all diets according to recipes and pull sheets.
Follow set menus and special diet orders as directed by the Food Service Director or other administrative staff.
Interpret menus and fill youth and staff meals according to the established menu.
Set up and break down the food service line as assigned.
Clean the kitchen, storage areas, dish room, and food service line using appropriate products and 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 documentation, including temperature logs, storage records, and production records.
Assist with or conduct inventories of food, supplies, small wares, and equipment.
Use food service equipment, potentially including a food processor, slicer, fryer, or mixer.
Follow food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point requirements during food preparation, storage, service, and cleaning.
Verify food storage, preparation, and service temperatures and prepare reports supporting temperature compliance.
Attend training and incorporate learned information into daily duties.
Perform other related duties as assigned.