Food Service Worker II
About The Position
The Food Service Worker II performs routine journey-level food service work on a designated shift and rotation in the central kitchen and/or a satellite kitchen or serving area at Vernon State Hospital. The work includes 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 and state requirements and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, while following kitchen and food safety procedures. The position works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The position may involve additional pay for work performed in maximum-security locations. Employees may be assigned alternate shifts or locations during disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Work hours may be flexible and may include rotating schedules, overtime, or extended hours.
Requirements
- Paid or unpaid experience in food service work, or prior paid work experience of any kind.
- Knowledge of food preparation methods.
- Knowledge of food storage standards and sanitation regulations.
- Skill in operating and sanitizing food service equipment.
- Ability to prepare and serve food.
- Ability to clean dining, serving, and food preparation areas to facility or department standards.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to speak and read English.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to perform basic math used in cooking and food preparation.
- Ability to work harmoniously and productively with co-workers and patients.
- 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 a state vehicle, must have a valid Texas driver's license or obtain one within 90 days of hire; out-of-state license holders must provide an original certified driving record, and an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
- Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and specified registry checks.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old to work at a state-operated facility.
- Must comply with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations.
- Must provide I-9 documentation on the first day of work.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in food service work is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and portion food for special diets according to food service procedures.
- Prepare scheduled snacks and supplements and maintain a supply of snack items.
- Distribute food safely and sanitarily in accordance with food service policies.
- Serve food according to established procedures.
- Handle food in accordance with food service procedures, state and federal requirements, and HACCP guidelines.
- Receive food and supply deliveries from vendors.
- Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
- Sanitize and store dishes and food service equipment according to procedures.
- Clean kitchens, stock rooms, food preparation areas, and satellite areas according to required sanitation procedures.
- Follow safety procedures and practices.
- Train or assist in training new kitchen employees.
- Attend work regularly and work assigned, rotating, extended, or overtime shifts as required.
- Participate in agency disaster response, recovery, or COOP activities when assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Generous time off benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Additional pay may be available for work performed on maximum-security locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
