Food Service Manager III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

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 III works a rotating eight (8) hour shift in the Central Kitchen and satellite areas under the general supervision of the Food Service Manager IV and Director of Food Service. Performs moderately complex (journey-level) food service supervisory work, first-line supervisor and assumes responsibility for, and participates in, the daily activities of food service work. Work involves supervising food preparation and service and ensuring prescribed sanitation and safety rules are maintained. Supervises the work of others. He/she plans, assigns and supervises the food preparation and service of regular, therapeutic and texture modified diets for bulk transport to satellite areas. Supervises the sanitation of central kitchen and satellite areas and ensures federal, state and HACCP procedures are followed. Responsible for collaborating and sharing responsibility with the other Managers in assuring that the Food Service Department is running smoothly, filling in on other Manager's shifts as needed. Ensures compliance with quality, quantity and timeliness of work standards. 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel management and supervision of personnel.
• Knowledge of training of food service personnel.
• Knowledge of methods, procedures and techniques of preparing, serving and storing regular, therapeutic and modified texture diets in large quanitities.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and appliances used in quantity food preparation and service.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations including federal, state and HACCP procedures.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for kitchen work in institutions.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and supervise the daily tasks of a institutional food service production area.
• Ability to lift and move light to heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) as appropriate safely.
• Able to operate all kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.
• Able to perform arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to identify problems and find solutions to those problems.
• Ability to work competently under pressure meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to express oneself effectively and in a professional manner, communicating information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with food service staff, direct care staff, clients and others.
• Demonstrates decision making skills.
• Demonstrates computer skills or ability/commitment to learn to an acceptable level of competency.
• Certified Food Handler, or able to attain certification within two (2) months of employment.
• Certified Food Protection Manager, or able to attain certification within two (2) months of employment.
• The Food Service Manager is required to maintain certification in accordance with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER).
• 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.
• Applicants 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).
• Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Nice To Haves

• Current Food Service Manager's Certificate or willing to obtain food safety certification (ServSafe, Learn to Serve, or Food Protection Manager) within six months is preferred.

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.
• Shows compliance with all HHSC, and all AuSSLC work, training, or regulatory policies.
• Supervises and monitors daily activities of assigned personnel assuring food service areas are running smoothly.
• Supervises and inspects the sanitation of central kitchen and the satellite areas to ensure federal, state and HACCP procedures are followed.
• Completing work orders properly and promptly, compiling data on work orders to find solutions to recurring problems.
• Participates in training and instruction of Food Service Personnel.
• Inspects food and supplies received as necessary to ensure quality and quantity.
• Follows Training Accountability Policy.
• 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.

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 and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees