FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50000151

State of Florida • LAND O' LAKES, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking motivated, dynamic individuals for the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Land O'Lakes, Pasco County. This agency is dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. The skilled nursing facility 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.

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 skills and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with food service in a cafeteria style setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance with state and facility safety procedures in the operation of production and cleaning of equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring that clean and sanitary conditions are maintained in all areas of the kitchen food preparation and serving lines; turn on and set temperature on grills, stoves, deep fryer, and broiler.
• Operate and maintain equipment used according to FDVA procedures.
• Responsible for estimating food requirements; preparation and cooking of all types of hot and cold food items according to menu and approved recipes. Cut and de-bone ham, poultry, and fish. Slice meat according to menu needs. Utilize leftover meat items.
• Place food items on serving lines and keep serving line well stocked.
• Maintain, check, and control kitchen inventory to determine quantities available as well as amounts needed for operation. Assist with purchase requests for food, cleaning supplies, utensils, pots and pans, dishes, and paper products.
• Verify incoming shipments and receipts in the absence of stock person.
• Attend in-service training classes and performs related duties assigned by supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required including special catering events and meal charges.

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package
• Optional deferred compensation plan
• Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Nine (9) paid holidays and 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