Food Service Worker II

Job Description :

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems.

The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making qualifying monthly payments.

We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Food Service Worker II performs moderately complex food service work on a designated shift & rotation in the Central Kitchen and / or at a satellite kitchen / serving area under general supervision.

Work involves preparing, portioning, distributing and serving food for regular & therapeutic diets, and sanitation of equipment, work areas, dishes, utensils, pots and pans.

Other duties may be required which are related to the functions of the positions. May train and oversee other Food Service workers.

Maintain sufficient knowledge of duties to satisfy the requirements of the position. Handle food in accordance with federal, state and HACCP guidelines.

Follow kitchen and food safety procedures and practices. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. May be required to work unusual or extended hours.

Essential Job Functions :

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and / or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Completes required training per policy.

Assists in the preparation and portioning of food for special diets following food service procedures.

Prepares scheduled snacks and supplements. Maintains supply of snack items.

Participates in the distribution of food in a safe and sanitary manner according to food service policies.

Assists in serving food by following food service procedures.

Follows proper food handling in accordance to food service procedures, state, federal and HACCP guidelines.

Receives delivery of food and supplies from vendors, as assigned.

Prepares necessary paperwork in timely and correct manner.

Follows procedures for sanitation and storage of the dishes and food service equipment.

Follows required sanitation procedures for cleaning kitchen, stock room, food preparation areas and satellite areas.

Observes safety procedures and practices.

Trains or assists in training new food service employees to assure a knowledgeable staff.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and / or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and / or recovery or Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activation.

Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and / or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities :

Knowledge of food preparation methods, of food storage standards and sanitation regulations. Skill in the operation and sanitizing of food service equipment.

Ability to prepare and serve food, to clean dining, serving, and food preparation areas according to facility / department standards, and to maintain accurate records.

Ability to speak and read English.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to use basic math used in cooking / preparation.

Ability to lift minimum of 25 pounds.

Ability to bend and reach, stand / walk on hard floors for extended periods of time.

Ability to work in hot and / or cold conditions.

Ability to smell, taste, and see.

Ability to work harmoniously and productively with co-workers and residents.