Support Service Aide

Support Service Aide

The incumbent of this position assists with preparation, ware washing, sanitation, and related meal service activities at Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB). Assist supervisor or Food Support Coordinator with food preparation, meal service activities, and ware washing according to applicable policies and procedures. Perform cleaning as required and directed: ware washing, wiping, shining, sweeping, scrubbing, mopping of kitchen and all associated areas to maintain a high standard of sanitation.

As directed, assist recording temperatures of food and required spaces such as storeroom, freezer and coolers. As directed, count and record related food service information. Assists with storage of food and supply deliveries, perform duties for events considered special: banquets, parties, receptions and cook-outs. Follow all regulations as required to have disease free food, and personal health and work habits, including wearing of clean uniforms, hair nets, hats and gloves as required.

Operate and clean food service equipment, observing all safety rules. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
Ability to operate various equipment such as a dish machine and other Food Service equipment;
Ability to follow instructions;
Ability to perform manual work at an industrious pace;
Ability to use a step stool;
Ability to work with, and knowledge of, cleaning chemicals;
Ability to work in refrigerator or freezer for up to 20 minutes;
Persons appointed to this position must be reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during demanding situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow co-workers;
Ability to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 50lb bags of food products and/or trash, with or without assistance) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday;
Ability to visually monitor work area to ensure cleanliness as required by Federal/State standards. Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR. Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24;
Qualifications Commercial kitchen or food service experience. Preferred: 1 to 2 years of food service experience. Sign Language Requirements Applicants who are selected for hire will be encouraged to learn sign language.

Hiring Salary Range 10 month position: $28,080.00 - $31,080.00 annually. (paid biweekly over 26-pays) This range is inclusive of verified experience and education. Hours Monday-Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm

Our benefits include:
Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System. Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only. Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage. Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more. Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.

Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities. Biweekly accrual up to four (4) hours of sick leave and annual leave. Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

To apply Applications are accepted through People First only. An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current. All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.