Food Service Worker II

Texas Health and Human Services; Mexia (TX); On-site; USD 353,515 - 455,986; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services in Mexia, TX is seeking a Food Service Worker II for day shifts with possible evenings, weekends, and holidays. Duties include preparing, portioning, distributing, and serving food for regular and therapeutic diets, while maintaining HACCP-compliant safety and sanitation.

You will sanitize equipment, assist in supervising junior staff, and participate in home-delivery if required.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Pass background checks, fingerprinting, drug screen, and registry checks as required.
• Minimum age 18; ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex food service work in the Central Kitchen or satellite kitchen under general supervision.
• Prepare, portion, distribute, and serve food for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Sanitize equipment, work areas, dishes, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Handle food in accordance with federal, state, and HACCP guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork.
• Assist in training and supervising junior food service staff.
• Participate in the delivery of food to home residents if required.
• Adhere to kitchen, food safety, and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Food preparation methods

Sanitation regulations

English communication

Lifting 25 pounds

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Food Service Worker II

Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Location: Mexia State Supported Living Center, 540 Chapin Drive, Mexia, TX

Shift: Day (May also work evenings, weekends, and holidays)

Travel: Up to 5%

Vehicle: Must be able to drive a state vehicle to deliver food to homes (if required)

Salary Range: $2,639.75 – $3,404.91 per month (Monthly)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex food service work in the Central Kitchen or satellite kitchen under general supervision.
• Prepare, portion, distribute, and serve food for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Sanitize equipment, work areas, dishes, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Handle food in accordance with federal, state, and HACCP guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork.
• Assist in training and supervising junior food service staff.
• Participate in the delivery of food to home residents if required.
• Adhere to kitchen, food safety, and sanitation procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Attend work regularly and work assigned shifts; may work a rotating schedule, extended shift, and/or overtime per agency policy.
• Complete required training per policy.
• Assist in the preparation and portioning of food for special diets.
• Prepare scheduled snacks and maintain snack supplies.
• Participate in safe and sanitary food distribution.
• Assist in serving food following procedures.
• Follow board and federal HACCP guidelines for food handling.
• Receive and deliver food and supplies from vendors.
• Follow sanitation procedures for kitchen and related areas.
• Observe safety procedures and practices.
• Train or assist in training new food service employees.
• Participate in disaster response, recovery, or COOP activation if required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of food preparation methods, storage standards, and sanitation regulations.
• Skill in operating and sanitizing food service equipment.
• Ability to prepare and serve food and clean dining areas per standards.
• Basic math skills for cooking and preparation.
• Good communication in English, both speaking and reading.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and perform tasks that require bending, reaching, and extended standing/walking on hard floors.
• Ability to work in hot and/or cold conditions.
• Ability to use senses (smell, taste, sight) appropriately.
• Ability to work harmoniously with coworkers and residents.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Background checks, fingerprint, drug screen, and registry checks (including CANRS, HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities). Random drug testing may apply.
• Optional: 6 months experience in food service preferred; at least some experience or high school diploma/or equivalent sufficient for initial screening.
• Minimum age 18; males 18-25 must register with Selective Service.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended hours.
• Compliance with ADA accommodations is available.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time‑off benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.