Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $39,600.00 - $47,355.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Time Off
Career advancement opportunities
employee training
overtime pay
State employee assistance programs
Job Description
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is a key state agency dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Texans through various supportive programs and services. HHSC plays a vital role in ensuring that the diverse needs of the population are addressed with compassion, integrity, and commitment. Among its many divisions, the Food Service Department within the Health & Human Services Commission provides essential nutritional support services to state-supported living centers and other facilities. These living centers serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, many of whom are medically fragile or exhibit behavioral challenges. This environment demands food... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum six months of experience in food preparation
- Experience in health care food service preferred
- Texas Food Handler training required
- Texas Food Manager certification or Food Protection Manager certification within six months of hire
- Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain
- Ability to work assigned shifts including weekends, holidays, extended hours, and overtime
- Passing fingerprint criminal background check
- Passing pre-employment drug screening
- Passing registry checks per agency policy
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Males ages 18-25 must be registered with Selective Service
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk on hard floors for extended periods
- Availability to work in hot and/or cold kitchen environments
- Completed all required certifications as mandated by Texas law
Job Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or equivalent preferred
- Six months of food preparation experience required
- Six months of cooking experience in a health care food service operation preferred
- Texas Food Handler training required
- Texas Food Manager or Food Protection Manager certification required within six months of hire
- Valid Texas driver’s license required or ability to obtain one
- Ability to adhere to sanitary food handling and safety regulations
- Ability to work in hot and cold conditions
- Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds
- Strong skills in cooking, baking, and equipment operation
- Ability to follow recipes and oral/written instructions
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Job Duties
- Attend work on a regular basis and adhere to assigned shift schedules including rotating, extended shifts, and overtime as needed
- Prepare, season, cook, and assemble food for regular and modified diets ensuring sanitary conditions
- Prepare and portion food for special diets and modified textures according to doctor’s orders
- Maintain a supply of snack items and prepare scheduled snacks and supplements
- Operate and maintain food service equipment safely and provide training and oversight to staff on equipment use
- Calculate proper food quantities to prepare based on standardized menus and recipes to ensure adequacy and reduce waste
- Distribute food safely including delivering meals to designated areas and serving food for special diets as required
- Maintain sanitation standards by cleaning equipment, food preparation, and serving areas following proper protocols
- Guide, train, and oversee subordinate staff in food preparation, meal assembly, equipment use, and sanitation procedures
- Complete required records, reports, work orders, and document subordinate performance
- Assist in operational improvements and perform additional duties such as working in the facility canteen, handling cash, receiving deliveries, and answering telephone calls
- Participate in disaster response and continuity of operations activities as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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