Requisition No:

884058

Agency:

Veterans Affairs

Working Title:

OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50601118

Pay Plan:

Health Care Practice

Position Number:

50601118

Salary:

$ 15.00 / hourly rate

Posting Closing Date:

09/28/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolRequisition #884058 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.

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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 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.