food support worker - WEST PALM BEACH, United States - MyFlorida
Description
FOOD SUPPORT WORKER
Date:
Apr 26, 2024
Location:
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33407
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website \_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .
Requisition No:
Agency:
Juvenile Justice
Working Title:
FOOD SUPPORT WORKER
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: 1, CAD = 1,339.59 Bi-Weekly
Posting Closing
Date:
05/02/2024
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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.
We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation's veterans and their families.
We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.
THIS POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT
MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT
LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION
Location Information:
Palm Beach Regional Juvenile Detention Center, th St. Building A, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
Contact Person:
Tianna Waldon
Minimum Bi-Weekly Rate of Pay $1,302.79 Bi-Weekly.
This position also includes a CAD of $36.80 bi-weekly, for a total bi-weekly rate of pay of $1, In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee's current rate, whichever is higher.)
DESCRIPTION
Responsible for storage, preparation and serving of food to youth and staff in a secure facility. Works at all assigned stations in the food service area. Prepares all types of foods from preliminary stage and cooks those foods to a finished state. Prepares and cooks all foods and supplemental items necessary for all diets. Prepares food in accordance to recipe and pull sheets.
Responsible for following set menu or special diet order as directed by the Food Service Director or other administrative staff.
Interprets the menu and correctly fill youth and staff meals according to the established menu.Sets up and breaks down food service line as assigned.
Responsible for specific general cleaning duties in the general kitchen, storage, dish room and food service line. Responsible for using appropriate cleaning products and following instructions provided on the cleaning products. Wash's dishes, pots, pans, and other utensils following approved sanitation methods. Carry trash and/or refuse to garbage disposal and dumpster. Clean trash cans. Assist in the unloading and loading of delivery trucks.
Responsible for completing documentation for Child Nutrition Programs, temperature logs, storage records and production records.
Responsible for assisting in or conducting inventory of food, supplies, small wares and equipment as needed.
Must be able to use all food service equipment. May be asked to use a food processor, slicer, fryer or mixer to prepare meals.
Adheres to appropriate food safety guidelines during all stages of cooking, storing and cleaning process. Must be able to understand and follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point requirements.
Verifies that foods are stored, prepared and served at the accurate temperatures. Prepares assigned reports to support that accurate temperatures are followed.
Attends training and incorporates information learned into daily job duties and responsibilities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledgeable of and understand general food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to stand for long periods, some heavy lifting, pulling, and squatting.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to operate equipment.
Knowledge of cleaning products and techniques.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One year of food service experience or completion of a program of study from a vocational/technical school in food service area.
Be at least 19 years of age.Preference will be given to candidates with work experience preparing meals for a large number of customers or clients.
SPECIAL NOTES
DJJ Detention facilities operate 24/7/365 and positions require shift schedules.
Staff members must be agreeable to working shift schedules, including rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays with varying days off.
There may also be times when unplanned overtime or unscheduled double shifts are necessary.All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.
DJJ participates in E-VERIFY (Employment Eligibility).When identified on a position description, a valid driver's license is required.
If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable.
Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ, require: (1) a valid driver's license and (2) three-years acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.
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 Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere ) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.Nearest Major Market:
Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market:
Miami