The State of Florida Hiring for FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST – TRAY LINE at Gainesville, FL Full Time

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST – TRAY LINE – 67012749

Position Number: 67012749

Salary: $1,040.00 – $1,647.82 bi weekly

Posting Closing Date: 01/04/2022

FOOD CONTROL SPECIALIST TRAYLINE

APD TACACHALE

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

This is work procuring, checking quality, preparation and issuing food at the Food Service Department. This is to include but not limited to the following:

Ensure textures, temperatures and consistencies are correct before portioning food items at tray line station during the assembly of meal trays. Assist with preparation of meals including but not limited to opening cans, using equipment to prepare textures, following recipes to prepare a meal item. Ensure proper amount of food has been issued to tray line.

Ensure work area is always clean and sanitized. Hair nets and gloves must always be worn.

Operate dish washing machine during the cleaning and sanitizing of serving equipment. Monitor machine chemicals and record temperatures in log. Report variances to supervisor when discovered. Work pot room as assigned.

Assemble grocery and snack items. Prepare salads according to schedule and prep food items for tray line as assigned.

Perform specific cleaning duties and cashier duties as assigned. Assist with deliveries.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently.

WORKING HOURS

Shifts and days off vary. Total hours in workweek 40.

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.

NOTE: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

EMPLOYEES OF THE AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE TOTAL COMMITMENT TO OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE. THIS INCLUDES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ACTING IN A RESPONSIVE, PROFESSIONAL, COURTEOUS MANNER WITH THE EMPLOYEES, CUSTOMERS AND PUBLIC WE SERVE AT ALL TIMES.

Direct Deposit Program – As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in State government is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

Background Screening requirement – It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that candidates being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, and if applicable Chapter 408, F.S.

Background screening shall include, but not be limited to: Fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal and juvenile records through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal records check through local law enforcement agencies. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.

WE HIRE ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND THOSE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. WE PARTICIPATE 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 COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9).

ALL CANDIDATES SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE PROFILE PROCESS. IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE

CENTER AT 1-877-562-7287 .

QUALIFYING QUESITONS

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 Statutes, candidates 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 requirements. Candidates 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.

Nearest Major Market: Gainesville