OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50601562 Date: Aug 7, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 858367 Agency: Veterans Affairs Working Title: OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50601562 Pay Plan: Health Care Practice Position Number: 50601562 Salary: $ 15.00 / hourly rate Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Requisition #858367 OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home Land O’ Lakes, Pasco County Hourly Rate: $15.00 Paid Bi-weekly The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals! Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture. May be eligible for benefits. Other OPS (Temporary) Food Support Worker positions 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as required. + 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. + Must successfully complete our employment screening process to include, but limited to, finger printing and a drug test. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Experience with food service in a cafeteria style setting. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS: Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director with direct supervision from Food Production and Services Supervisor in the day-to-day food service operation. 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 estimate 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 meats 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. This is an OPS (temporary) position The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Location: LAND O' LAKES, FL, US, 34639 Nearest Major Market:Tampa