Cook I – Day Shift: Food Prep & Special Diets

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites applications for the Cook I position at Big Spring State Hospital in Big Spring, TX. You will prepare, cook, portion, distribute, and serve meals for regular and therapeutic diets, following prescribed menus, recipes, and HACCP guidelines.

The role supports sanitation of equipment and work areas, and may involve driving the hospital canteen or assisting in delivering food.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation methods, of food storage standards and sanitation regulations
• Skills in the operation and sanitizing of food service equipment
• Ability to prepare and serve food, clean dining, serving, and food preparation areas, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to speak and read English
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to complete basic math used in cooking/preparation
• Ability to lift minimum of 25 pounds
• Ability to bend reach, stand, and walk on hard floors for extended period
• Ability to work in hot and/or cold conditions
• Ability to smell, taste, and see
• Ability to work harmoniously and productively with co-workers and patients

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares and portions food for special diets following food service procedures.
• May be required to prepare scheduled snacks & supplements. Maintains supply of snack items.
• Prepares and participates in the distribution of food in a safe and sanitary manner according to the food service policies.
• May be required to assist in serving food for special diets and following food service procedures.
• Follows proper food handling in accordance to food service procedures, state, federal, and HACCP guidelines.
• May be required to receive delivery of food and supplies from vendors.
• Follows procedures for sanitation and storage of the dishes and food service equipment.
• Follows required sanitation procedures for cleaning kitchen, stock room, food preparation areas, and satellite areas.
• Follows safety procedures and practices.
• Works in the hospital canteen and handles cash in a safe and secure manner to protect the interest of each patient and the State of Texas as required.
• Makes sure work areas are sanitary and organized.
• When required, answer telephone promptly and transmit messages in a clear, concise, and positive manner.
• Completes required training per policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are assigned to meet agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Skills

Food preparation methods

Sanitation procedures

Kitchen equipment hygiene

English language

Basic math in cooking

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

Tools

Job description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites applications for the Cook I position at Big Spring State Hospital in Big Spring, TX. You will prepare, cook, portion, distribute, and serve meals for regular and therapeutic diets, following prescribed menus, recipes, and HACCP guidelines.

The role supports sanitation of equipment and work areas, and may involve driving the hospital canteen or assisting in delivering food.