Food Service Control Room Manager

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

1d•$4,095 - $4,837•Onsite

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. 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. 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 Manager II (Control Room Manager) duties includes the daily procurement of food and supplies needed by the Food Service Department. This includes receiving, storage and distribution of the food and supplies in a safe and sanitary manner. Plans, assigns, trains and supervises the work of others. May work extended hours, weekend or holidays. Assure competency-based training for the Food Service Department, training for orientation, annual retraining and in-service programs. Assures all employees within the Department are up to date on continuing educational needs. This position will provide meal monitoring, supervise preparation and serving of meals to ensure proper food handling techniques and sanitation. Assist in the rotating Food Service Manager coverage. This position is under the supervision of the Director of Food Services and requires minimal supervision to allow for initiative and professional judgement.

Requirements

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 40 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.
Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. 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.
Texas Food Manager certification, or Food Protection Manager Certification is required or the ability to obtain within 2 months of hire in this position.
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is required.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the food service department or a control room/warehouse setting is required.
6 months of training, acting as a lead or supervising other employees is required.

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 and performs other duties as assigned.
Monitors and comply with facility/departmental policies and procedures.
Assure that all areas of the control room are running smoothly.
Order food and supplies, essential to meet requirements of the Food Service Department.
Oversees for receiving groceries from the vendor and checks for accuracy of the delivery as well as inspecting items for quantity, quality and temperature conditions.
Oversees the storage of food and supplies utilizing FIFO and proper food safety regulations.
Oversees the pulling of the food (thaw, frozen, storeroom carts) for distribution to the production area.
Oversees the distribution of the food from production to service on the homes.
Participates in Food Services staff training on safety rules and regulations, sanitary procedures, food preparation, food textures, portion control, operation of food service equipment using competency-based training. Assures all assigned employees are up to date on annual computer continuing education (I-Learns, Food Handlers and Food Protection Manager Courses, Management Training etc.)
Ensuring that assigned staff participates in mandatory training in order to ensure staff competence and development.
Assist with time keeping duties for assigned employees
Completes daily, weekly or monthly reports, checklists and logs.
Oversees the HACCP Program for Food Service.
Ensures central kitchen and storeroom areas are maintained in a clean and orderly manner and equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized.
Assist in coverage in the absence of Food Service Managers or other personnel.
May assist in interviewing process.
Will be required to operate a state vehicle(s) and box truck transporting food to residents.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Ability to supervise and evaluate employees.
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 (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.