OCPS Food and Nutrition Services to offer $3,500 sign-on bonus to new hires

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services is looking to add roughly 150 qualified candidates to its staff during a three-day job fair next week.

“We’re looking for candidates who love working with children and want to have an impact in their lives,” said Lora Gilbert, senior director.

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New hires will receive a $3,500 sign-on bonus that includes a $2,500 bonus for those hired on or before Oct. 8 (pending union ratification) and a $1,000 bonus for those hired before Dec. 31.

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The job fair will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 through Sept. 10 at 8101 Benrus Street in Orlando.

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OCPS said it offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Nights, weekends and summers off (10-month schedule).
• School holidays off.
• Flexible job placement.
• Group medical benefits.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS).

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