OPS FOOD SUPPORT WORKER

About the role

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking motivated, dynamic individuals to join our skilled nursing facility. The Ardie R. Copas State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County, offers a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

Responsibilities

- 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. - 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 perform related duties assigned by supervisor. - Perform other related duties as required including special catering events and meal charges.

Qualifications

- Minimum qualifications include willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays, work overtime, lift 50 pounds, have basic computer skills, communicate effectively in English, have excellent customer skills and interpersonal skills, and successfully complete the employment screening process. - Preferred qualifications include experience with food service in a cafeteria style setting.

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed in the job posting.

Pay

Hourly: $15.00

Schedule

Not specified