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Requisition No:854710
Agency: Juvenile Justice
Working Title: FOOD SUPPORT WORKER -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $1341.87 Bi-Weekly $16.77 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 06/13/2025
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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.
We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nations veterans and their families.
We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.
The Right Service the Right Way at the Right Time
LOCATION CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:
Location Information:Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center
1803 5th St W Bradenton Florida 34205
Minimum Bi-Weekly Rate of Pay: $1341.87 Bi-Weekly $16.77 Hourly. (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 employees 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. Washs 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:
Preference will be given to candidates with work experience preparing meals for a large number of customers or clients.
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.
SPECIAL NOTES:
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 drivers license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state drivers 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.
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 (1-). 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.
VETERANS PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295 Florida Statutescandidates 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 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.
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 (1-). 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.
VETERANS PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295 Florida Statutescandidates 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 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Employment Type
Full Time
