FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50000709

State of Florida • PEMBROKE PINES, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking motivated, dynamic individuals for the Alexander “Sandy” Nininger State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Pembroke Pines, Broward County, FL. This is a Career Service position with a starting annual salary of $34,760.18 plus a $956.80 Competitive Area Differential (CAD). The department is dedicated to serving those who served the U.S., and the nursing home boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture. Other Food Support Worker positions, including OPS (temporary) 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.

Requirements

• 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 service and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Food preparation experience in a Long-Term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that food is stored, prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary conditions.
• Ensures compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of food production and cleaning of equipment.
• Ensures that clean and sanitary conditions are maintained in all areas of the kitchen food preparation and serving lines.
• Operates and maintains equipment used according to FDVA procedures.
• Responsible for estimating food requirements, for the preparation and cooking of all types of hot and cold food items according to menu and approved recipes.
• Slices meat according to menu needs.
• Places food items on serving lines and keep serving line well stocked.
• Attends in-service training classes and performs related duties assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package
• Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Other supplemental insurance
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Nine (9) paid holidays
• One (1) personal day
• Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed