FOOD SUPPORT WORKER OPS - 60955485

Requisition No: 873054 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: FOOD SUPPORT WORKER OPS - 60955485 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 60955485 Salary: $16.71 per hour Posting Closing Date: 06/17/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolThe Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility. NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

THIS IS A MULTI-HIRE OPPORTUNITY.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Food Support Worker OPS within the Dietary Department. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Specific Duties and Responsibilities include: This position acts as a cook in the Dietary Department of a very large mental health hospital. Estimates food requirements, prepares and cooks all types of hot and cold food items according to menu, production worksheets and approved recipes to ensure optimum customer satisfaction. Places food items on serving lines and keep serving lines well stocked. Cuts and debones ham, poultry and fish. Slices meat according to menu needs. Utilizes left over meat. Ability to continuously move wrists. Reports to work in appropriate uniform. Operates mixing machines, meat saw, slicer, and grinder in the mixing, cutting, slicing, and grinding of meat. Sharpens all knives as needed. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. Turns on and sets temperature on grills, stoves, deep fryer, and broiler. Operates and maintains equipment used. Reports inoperative equipment to supervisor. Maintains working areas in clean and sanitary condition to ensure a safe and secure environment. Assists in unloading and loading of delivery trucks. Drives truck when necessary. Transports food carts to wards. Assists in dishwashing when necessary. Attends in-service training and performs related duties as assigned by supervisor. Other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position: Knowledge of the equipment, procedures and techniques used in cooking, baking, and/or meat cutting. Knowledge of the procedures for maintaining sanitary working conditions. Ability to perform food service functions in one or more of the following areas: cooking, baking or meat cutting. Ability to read and follow recipes and/or other instructions. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Minimum Qualifications: One year of food service experience; or Completion of a program of study from a vocational/technical school in a food service area. Candidate Profile (application) Requirements: Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first: Any and all State of Florida jobs Any and all Florida University jobs All periods of employment Periods of unemployment Gaps 3 months or more* Education Volunteer Experience Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment. *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. If you experience problems while applying online, please call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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. For a more complete list of benefits, visit

DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: 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 required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement. BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.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.