What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Food Assistant position at Volusia County, FL?
Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking a Summer Food Assistant for the Community Assistance Division. This position is located in Deland, Florida and will be responsible for receiving, reviewing and entering information into the computer system on a daily basis and assist with other administrative tasks. Candidate must be comfortable with using computers and have experience in Microsoft Word and Excel. Selected candidate will have great customer service skills.
This position is located within the Division of Community Assistance and will be affiliated with the Summer Food Program. This position will tentatively start on May 5, 2025 through September 12, 2025.
- Work hours are Monday-Friday, eight (8) hours a day.
- Must pass Level II criminal background screening and drug screen.
- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
- Must have valid driver license and reliable transportation. Travel may be required and mileage will be reimbursed at $0.67/mile.
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
- Receives, reviews and enters information into the computer system daily.
- Maintain and store site files in accordance with County and State regulations.
- Functions as clerical support to Sumer Food Service Program staff Communicates daily with site staff and vendor.
- Provide great customer service to internal and external customers.
- Receive and place meal site orders daily.
- May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED. The preferred candidate will have at least three (3) years of experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and has previously worked with a summer food program.
- Work hours are Monday-Friday, eight (8) hours a day.
- Must pass Level II criminal background screening and drug screen.
- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age on or before June 3, 2025.
- Must have valid driver license and reliable transportation. Travel may be required and mileage will be reimbursed at $0.67/mile.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
- Knowledge of computer programs
- Knowledge of basic math
- Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
- Ability to follow and carry out written and oral instructions
- Ability to maintain site meal order counts daily
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to complete assignment within the project time period.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
- Ability to answer telephone
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Ability to interact effectively with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Use of fingers, hands, good vision, depth perception, hearing, holding, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, balancing, reaching, turning, and stooping. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling 10 pounds; reaching above shoulder.
Environmental Demands: Inside work.
Mental Demands: Able to read and comprehend instructions, letters, memos, and operation guides. Able to write simple sentences relating information, evaluations, and critiques. Able
to perform basic mathematical functions. Able to speak clearly and concisely; able to relay information to others.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
