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 a central kitchen and/or satellite kitchen or serving area. The role 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 to use initiative and independent judgment. The position is based at Austin State Hospital in Austin, Texas. Telework is not eligible. Travel may be up to 10%. Employees may be required to work a specific or rotating schedule, extended shifts, and/or overtime, and may be assigned an alternate shift pattern or location during disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation. The role also requires compliance with the agency's immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations.
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.
- Must be at least 18 years of age for employment at a state-operated facility.
- Pass required fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug screening, and registry checks.
- Comply with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations.
- If required to drive, possess a valid Texas driver's license or obtain one within 90 days after hire; an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
- Knowledge of food preparation methods.
- Knowledge of food storage standards and sanitation regulations.
- Skills 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 complete basic math used in cooking and food preparation.
- Ability to work harmoniously and productively with coworkers and patients.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in food service work is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and portioning food for special diets according to food service procedures.
- Prepare scheduled snacks and supplements and maintain supplies of snack items.
- Participate in distributing food safely and sanitarily according to food service policies.
- Assist in serving food according to food service procedures.
- Handle food in accordance with food service procedures, state and federal requirements, and HACCP guidelines.
- Receive deliveries of food and supplies from vendors.
- Prepare required paperwork accurately and on time.
- Follow sanitation and storage procedures for 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 and perform other assigned duties, including supporting disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation when required.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Generous time off benefits.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
