FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 67012731

Requisition No: 877158 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 67012731 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 67012731 Salary: $1,427.58 - $1,570.34 Biweekly Posting Closing Date: 06/11/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolAGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - SES

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: 67012731

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. This posting may close prior to closing date. Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates State of Florida retirement package Generous vacation and sick leave 10 paid holidays a year Career advancement opportunities Tuition waiver for state college/university courses Training opportunities For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

SALARY RANGE

$37,117.08 – $40,828.79 Annually $1,427.58 - $1,570.34 Biweekly The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is supervisory work planning, organizing and directing the daily food preparation serving and meal delivery operation. This position spends a major portion of the time planning and directing daily workloads and managing deadlines, as well as communicating, motivating, training and evaluating employees to ensure quality control in the Food Service Department. Plans and organize daily activities. Motivates employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed by directing workloads to ensure the best use of time and resources. Direct and supervise Food Support Workers in the preparation and serving of food(s) while ensuring sanitary conditions are being met in the food preparation and serving areas. Instructs employees in sanitary precautions and personal hygiene. Supervises the maintenance and proper care of heavy-duty equipment. Directs and supervises Motor Vehicle Operators in meal delivery schedules and time utilization. Communicate with employees on an individual basis and at staff meetings on a regular basis. Evaluates employees through established evaluation criteria and responsibilities. Monitors all food after preparation to prevent waste and ensure standards are maintained. Enforce sanitary and safety standards in the kitchen, on the tray line and the cafeteria. Orders and checks food supplies, cleaning materials and kitchen supplies. Determines training needs for employees. Provides in-service training designed to improve employee performance as needed. Performs related work as requested by Food Service Director II and OMC 1 (Operations & Management Consultant I).POSITION REQUIREMENTS A valid Florida Driver’s License. If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days. Corrective Lenses Restricted license is acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle. Must have ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification or must obtain it within one (1) year of hire and maintain. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have six (6) months of supervisory experience. Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency. Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency. Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035. This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to: Interact with all customers in a professional manner. Work independently. Work as part of a team. Utilize problem-solving techniques. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROFILE COMPLETION

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile. All applicants should complete the online application process. If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

RETIREE NOTICE

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies. Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting. APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS 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.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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.