Apply Now » FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50000147 Date: May 28, 2026 .buttontext 98 e 0 e 8 aeb 91 d 0 ae 2 a{ border: 1 px solid transparent; } .buttontext 98 e 0 e 8 aeb 91 d 0 ae 2 a:focus{ border: 1 px dashed #5 c 7 b 9 a !important; outline: none !important; } Requisition No: 876613 Agency: Veterans Affairs Working Title: FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 50000147 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 50000147 Salary: 34,760.18 Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool. Requisition #876613 ANTICIPATED VACANCY FOOD SUPPORT WORKER FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home Land O'Lakes, Pasco County Annual Salary: $34,760.18 Paid Bi-weekly The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals! Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture. Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, ?disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and ?sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and ?Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).? Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application. Other Food Support Worker positions, including OPS (temporary) positions and varied shifts, may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Successful completion of the employment screening process to include but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.? PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with food service in a cafeteria style setting. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS: Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director with direct supervision from Food Production and Services Supervisor in the day-to-day food service operation. 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 performs related duties assigned by supervisor. Performs other related duties as required including special catering events and meal charges. This position is in the Career Service system.