Food Service Worker II

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•KERRVILLE, TX

3d•$2,640 - $3,405•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker II performs routine, journey-level food service work on a designated shift and rotation in a central kitchen and/or satellite kitchen or serving area at Kerrville State Hospital. The role involves preparing, portioning, distributing, and serving food for regular and therapeutic diets, as well as sanitizing equipment, work areas, dishes, utensils, pots, and pans. The worker may train other Food Service Workers and must handle food in accordance with federal, state, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines and follow kitchen and food safety procedures. The position works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The role may require a specific or rotating shift schedule, extended shifts, overtime, and flexibility in work hours. The employee may also support agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activations, which may require a different shift pattern or work location. The position is full-time, regular, nonexempt, and not eligible for telework; travel may be up to 5%.

Requirements

Paid or unpaid experience in food service work, or prior paid work experience of any kind.
Must possess or be willing to obtain a food safety certification (ServSafe, Learn to Serve, or Food Protection Manager) within the first six months of employment.
If required to drive, must have a valid Texas driver license or obtain one within 90 days of hire; an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy. Applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record from the licensing state.
Must be at least 18 years of age for employment at a state-operated facility.
Must pass required fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug-screen, and registry checks.
Must comply with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital immunization-related operating procedures.
Knowledge of food preparation methods and food storage standards and sanitation regulations.
Skills in operating and sanitizing food service equipment.
Ability to prepare and serve food; clean dining, serving, and food preparation areas to facility or department standards; maintain accurate records; speak and read English; follow written and oral instructions; perform basic math used in cooking and preparation; and work harmoniously and productively with coworkers and patients.

Nice To Haves

Six months of food service work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and portioning food for special diets according to food service procedures.
Prepare scheduled snacks and supplements and maintain a supply of snack items.
Participate in distributing food safely and sanitarily according to food service policies.
Assist with serving food according to food service procedures.
Handle food according to food service procedures and state, federal, and HACCP guidelines.
Receive food and supply deliveries from vendors.
Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
Follow procedures for sanitation and storage of dishes and food service equipment.
Clean the kitchen, stock room, food preparation areas, and satellite areas according to required sanitation procedures.
Observe safety procedures and practices.
Train or assist in training new kitchen employees.
Attend work regularly, follow assigned shift schedules, and perform other assigned duties, including supporting disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation when needed.