Food Service Worker II

Texas.gov - State of Texas Official Website; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rewarding position as a Food Service Worker II at a Texas state supported living center, where you'll perform key responsibilities in food preparation and service. Contribute to the wellness of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while enjoying excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

Lifetime monthly retirement annuity

401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in food service environments
• Knowledge of federal and state food safety regulations
• Ability to follow HACCP guidelines

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, distribute, and serve food for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, work areas, dishes, and utensils.
• Train and oversee other Food Service workers.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation practices

Ability to work weekends and holidays

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity, as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Food Service Worker II performs moderately complex food service work on a designated shift & rotation in the Central Kitchen and/or at a satellite kitchen/serving area under general supervision. Work involves preparing, portioning, distributing, and serving food for regular & therapeutic diets, and sanitation of equipment, work areas, dishes, utensils, pots, and pans. Other duties may be required which are related to the functions of the positions. May train and oversee other Food Service workers. Maintain sufficient knowledge of duties to satisfy the requirements of the position. Handle food in accordance with federal, state, and HACCP guidelines. Follow kitchen and food safety procedures and practices. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. May be required to work unusual or extended hours.

About the company

Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States.

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