Food Service Worker II

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•El Paso, TX

8d•$2,640 - $3,405•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker II performs moderately complex food service work on a designated shift and rotation in a central or satellite kitchen/serving area under general supervision. The role prepares, portions, distributes, and serves food for regular and therapeutic diets and sanitizes equipment, work areas, dishes, utensils, pots, and pans. The worker may train and oversee other food service workers and must handle food in accordance with federal, state, and HACCP guidelines and follow kitchen and food safety procedures. The position may require driving a state vehicle to deliver food to homes and performing other related duties. The role is based at the El Paso State Supported Living Center, which provides campus-based services and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including people who are medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The position is full-time, nonexempt, and not eligible for telework. Travel may be up to 5%. The role requires a designated or rotating shift and may involve evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, extended or unusual hours, and alternate shifts or locations during disaster response or continuity-of-operations activities.

Requirements

One of the following: paid or unpaid experience in food service work; graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent; or some work experience.
Knowledge of food preparation methods, food storage standards, and sanitation regulations.
Skill 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; and maintain accurate records.
Ability to speak and read English.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to use basic math in cooking and food preparation.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
Ability to bend and reach, and stand or walk on hard floors for extended periods.
Ability to work in hot and/or cold conditions.
Ability to smell, taste, and see.
Ability to work harmoniously and productively with coworkers and residents.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; overtime, extended, unusual, rotating, or flexible hours may be required.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and required registry checks. State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing.
Males ages 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Must provide I-9 documentation on the first day of work.

Nice To Haves

Six months of food service work experience is preferred.
A valid Texas driver's license, or ability to obtain one no later than 90 days after hire, is preferred. Applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record; an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.

Responsibilities

Attend work regularly, follow assigned or rotating shifts, and perform other duties as assigned.
Complete required training.
Assist with preparing and portioning food for special diets according to food service procedures.
Prepare scheduled snacks and supplements and maintain snack supplies.
Distribute food safely and sanitarily according to food service policies.
Assist in serving food according to food service procedures.
Follow food-handling procedures and state, federal, and HACCP guidelines.
Receive food and supply deliveries from vendors as assigned.
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 food service employees.
Participate in agency disaster response, recovery, or continuity-of-operations activities as assigned, potentially at an alternate shift or location.
May drive a state vehicle to deliver food to homes.
May train and oversee other Food Service workers.