Background Investigation, Cafeteria, Catering Services, Cleaning Equipment, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Cook Dishes, Department of Veterans Affairs, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Production, Food Purchasing, Food Services, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Operational Support, SLICE (Simulation Language with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), Safety Process, Waitressing
Requisition No: 878688
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Working Title: OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50601593
Pay Plan: Health Care Practice
Position Number: 50601593
Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 07/13/2026
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Requisition # 878688
OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans' Nursing Home
Pembroke Pines, Broward County
Hourly: $15.00
Paid Bi-weekly
May be eligible for benefits (if worked average 30+ hours/week)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 Level II background check and drug test. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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 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.
- Attending 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 position is in the Other Personnel Service (Temporary) system.
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.