Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $41,355.00 - $52,387.92
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Time Off
Career advancement opportunities
Training and Development
Retirement benefits
Employee support programs
Job Description
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) stands as a pivotal state agency committed to the well-being of Texans through a vast network of health and human service programs. With a dedicated mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of the people of Texas, HHSC functions in a multifaceted capacity, encompassing care delivery, public health initiatives, and regulatory oversight. Among its many divisions, the Food Services Operations department plays a critical role in supporting various state-operated facilities, including psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers for youth. The Waco Center for Youth, a specialized psychiatric residential treatment facility, represents... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must possess valid Texas driver license or obtain within 90 days
- able to pass fingerprint criminal background check
- pre-employment drug screen
- registry checks including Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System, Nurse Aid, Medication Aide, Employee Misconduct, and List of Excluded Individuals/Entities
- must be at least 18 years of age or 21 for Waco Center for Youth
- flexible to work extended hours or overtime
- compliance with immunization policy
- able to work in hot and cold conditions
- physical ability to lift 25 pounds and stand, walk, or bend for long periods
- ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate records
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- twenty-four months work experience in food service operation
- knowledge of food preparation methods, food storage standards, and sanitation regulations
- skill in cooking and use of food preparation equipment
- ability to follow recipes and prepare specialized diets and textures
- ability to operate and sanitize food service equipment
- ability to complete basic math used in cooking
- ability to lift at least 25 pounds and stand for extended periods
- skill in supervising and training others
- ability to speak and read English
- certification in food safety preferred or ability to obtain within six months
Job Duties
- Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work specific or rotating shifts including overtime
- prepares, seasons, cooks, and assembles food for regular and modified diets using proper equipment ensuring sanitary conditions
- operates and maintains food service equipment safely and provides guidance and training to others on equipment usage and safety
- calculates proper food quantities using standardized menus and recipes to ensure adequate supply and reduce call backs
- prepares and distributes food safely following food service policies including driving delivery vehicles as needed
- maintains sanitation and inspects areas for cleanliness including cleaning equipment and proper food storage
- guides, trains, and oversees others in food preparation, meal assembly, equipment use, and sanitation procedures
- completes required records and reports including equipment work orders and documents subordinate performance
- participates in disaster response or COOP activation as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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