Food Service Worker II

Location: El Paso, TX

About the role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. 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.

As a Food Service Worker II, you will perform moderately complex food service work on a designated shift and 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 and therapeutic diets, as well as sanitation of equipment, work areas, dishes, utensils, pots, and pans. You may train and oversee other Food Service workers.

Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and may be required to work unusual or extended hours. May be required to drive a state vehicle to deliver food to homes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 and 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 with food service procedures, state, federal, and HACCP guidelines.
• Receives delivery of food and supplies from vendors, as assigned, and prepares necessary paperwork in a timely and correct manner.
• Follows procedures for sanitation and storage of 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, including 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.

Requirements

• One of the following is required:
  • Paid or unpaid experience in food service work; or
  • Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent; or
  • Some work experience.
• Preferred: 6 months of experience in food service work.
• Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct, and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• All State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
• Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Skills

• Knowledge of food preparation methods, food storage standards, and sanitation regulations.
• Skill in the operation and sanitizing of food service equipment.
• Ability to prepare and serve food, clean dining, serving, and food preparation areas according to facility/department standards, and 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 a 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.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date is preferred. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Pay

Salary Range: $2,639.75 - $3,404.91 per month

Schedule

• Shift: Day (with additional evening shifts as needed).
• Full-time, regular position.
• Travel: Up to 5%.