FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 48008185 1

Requisition No: 862647 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: FOOD SUPPORT WORKER - 48008185 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48008185 

Salary: $28,548.00 - $31,548.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2025 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Food Support Worker (Career Service)

Position Number 48008185

Department: Food Service

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

How you will make an impact

The incumbent of this position is responsible for the skilled preparation of various foods required to support the menus served at FSDB.

• Responsible for preparing a variety of foods that include baking, preparing meat, poultry and fish for cooking by cutting, slicing, grinding, or preparing and cooking vegetables, soups, sandwiches, sauces and other items. Estimates batch cooking of foods to ensure optimal products. Follows written and oral instructions.
• Maintains work area at a high standard of sanitation and safety according to all applicable rules and regulations. Wears a clean uniform, hair restraint and gloves as required. Perform cleaning as required and directed: warewash, wiping, shining, sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, and sanitizing all surfaces in food service kitchens and dining rooms.
• Operates various kitchen equipment such as slicers, grinders, ovens, grill, steam kettles, blenders, mixers and other large and small equipment. Assists with storage of food and supply deliveries. Following all required regulations for food service workers by the CDC and FSDB OPP for a safe and sanitary food environment.
• Serves food to staff and visitors for regular and special events.
• Maintains required Food Service records such as production statistics, meal counts, temperature logs and other related information. Requisitions supplies as instructed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the equipment, procedures and techniques used in cooking and baking;
• Knowledge of the procedures for maintaining sanitary working conditions;
• Ability to perform food service functions in cooking and baking;
• Ability to read, follow recipes and/or other written instructions,
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• 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, 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. Serve Safe Certification.

Preferred:

Food service experience and the ability to work a flexible shift.

Sign Language Requirements

Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain a Survival proficiency in sign language within four years of hire .

Please note: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills .

Hiring Salary Range 10 month position: $28,548.00 - $31,548.00 annually. (paid biweekly over 26-pays) This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

Hours Monday-Friday 10:30am to 7:00pm

Vision

FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success.

Mission

The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)

Values

Integrity & Respect – The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness and responsibility.

Safety & Security – The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well-being of stakeholders.

Innovation – The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth.

Trust – The FSDB community is committed to high quality services and accountability through honest, reliable and consistent actions.

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.

How You Will Grow

FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students' growth. School- and state-required training and skills development are offered both online and in-person for academic and non-academic staff members.

Condition of employment

Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation. Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level. FSDB is a drug-free workplace.

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.

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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.