FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 60007066

Requisition No: 870315 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 60007066

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60007066 

Salary:  $34,760.00 - $36,983.44 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2026 

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The 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.

Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’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.”

 

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 highly responsible and professional position serving as Food Support Worker within Food Services. 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 relieves the Baker/Salad Makers on off days. Prepares service for two days in advance by following the below duties:

• Prepares all salads for lunch and evening tray line, pre-portion and plate. Prepares, measures and mixes ingredients in proper amounts following standardized recipes for assigned bakery items, including modified diets. Prepares items and amounts on production sheets unless changed by the Food Service Administrator. Designates portion size of finished products or score items such as sheet cakes. Portions or counts items to prevent waste. Assures proper serving size, garnish and tray appeal. Operates mixing, kneading equipment, steam jackets, kettles ,and other equipment as necessary, observing all safety practices. Sets proper oven temperatures and operates ovens. Prepares cornbread dressing, pancake mix, and biscuit toppings for food support workers as needed.
• Cleans and sanitize equipment and work areas.
• Prepares breakfast items
• Prepare all cold food items for breakfast tray line, portion and plate items
• Attends in-service training and meetings as assigned.
• While on duty, follows and carries out Florida State Hospital, Unit/Department Safety Practices and policies.
• Performs 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