Cook IV
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About The Position
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. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. 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 and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. The Cook IV performs advanced (senior-level) technical food production tasks and provides shift leadership and direction to others during the preparation, seasoning, cooking, assembly, and service of meals for individuals who live at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC). Oversees the preparing, cooking, portioning, distributing, and serving food for regular and modified food diets and textures. Handles, and ensures other handle, food in accordance with federal and state guidelines. Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared, taking into account specialized diets and textures. Serves as a shift leader as assigned to instruct others in the preparation and delivery of meals to individuals on time and in accordance with Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) guidelines. Follows, and ensures others follow, prescribed menus, recipes, standards and completes necessary reports. Inspects and ensures proper food service, food storage, and proper sanitation of the food service equipment and area. Monitors inventories and records of food consumption. Reports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement, or supplies needed using the designated protocol. Provides shift leadership, guidance, training, and direction to subordinates in all areas of food preparation, sanitation, safety, and personal hygiene standards. Makes recommendations for improving operating efficiency. Other duties, such as working in the ingredient room, working in the facility canteen, or driving the delivery vehicle will be required as needed. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgement. Generally, works a designated shift, but can required to work variable schedule depending upon facility staffing and needs. May work unusual or extended hours in the event of a disaster or operational necessity.
