Food Service Worker - Juvenile Detention Center

Hays County • San Marcos, TX

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the Food Services Manager, this position is responsible for the preparation of meals for the juvenile detention center. The role involves cooking, cleaning, inventory management, menu planning, and ensuring meals meet specific dietary requirements. The individual must also maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment standards in accordance with Health Department regulations.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires three years of institutional food service experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Health certificates from the County Health Department.
• Ability to maintain continuing education requirements for the State of Texas.
• Must successfully complete and pass the following clearances: Criminal History (TCIC/NCIC), Sex Offender Registration Database Check, Driver’s License, Pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Cooks the food with the help of staff.
• Cleans the cooking utensils and other items used in the preparation of the meals.
• Orders, inventories, and writes purchase orders daily for the foods needed for upcoming days.
• Prepares daily menus.
• Ensures meals meet dietary requirements of USDA school breakfast, lunch, and dinner dietary allowances.
• Assures the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer remains at the appropriate levels.
• Cleans and supervises the cleaning of the kitchen in accordance with Health Department standards.
• Checks equipment to assure cleanliness, proper operability, and whether routine maintenance is being performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED