Food Service Specialist II - Day Shift & Prep

Health & Human Services Comm; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites applications for a Food Service Worker II at Wichita Falls State Hospital. The role supports meal preparation, serving, and sanitation, following strict food safety standards. Candidates should be able to work various shifts and assist in training new staff.

The department emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to HACCP guidelines while maintaining accurate records and providing safe, quality meals for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation methods.
• Knowledge of food storage standards and sanitation regulations.
• Skills in the operation and sanitizing of food service equipment.
• Ability to prepare and serve food.
• Ability to clean dining, serving, and food preparation areas according to 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/preparation.
• Ability to work harmoniously with coworkers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Attends regular work and follows assigned shift schedules.
• Prepares food for special diets following procedures.
• Prepares snacks and supplements; maintains snack items.
• Distributes food safely according to policies.
• Assists in serving food.
• Follows sanitation, storage, and HACCP guidelines.
• Receives deliveries of food and supplies.
• Prepares necessary paperwork.
• Trains new kitchen staff.
• Performs other duties including disaster response or COOP activities.

Skills

Food preparation methods

Food storage and sanitation

Food service equipment operation

Food handling safety

English literacy

Mathematical tasks in cooking

Teamwork

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites applications for a Food Service Worker II at Wichita Falls State Hospital. The role supports meal preparation, serving, and sanitation, following strict food safety standards. Candidates should be able to work various shifts and assist in training new staff.

The department emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to HACCP guidelines while maintaining accurate records and providing safe, quality meals for patients and staff.