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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Cook IV in WACO, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. The HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals located throughout the state and one youth residential psychiatric center in Waco. The HSCS is a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospitals provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Cook IV performs advanced (senior-level) technical food production tasks and provides shift leadership and direction to others during the preparation, seasoning, cooking, assembly, and service of meals for individuals who live at the State Hospital (SH). Oversees the preparing, cooking, portioning, distributing, and serving food for regular and modified food diets and textures. Handles, and ensures others handle, all food in accordance with federal and state guidelines. Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared, taking into account specialized diets and textures. Serves as a shift leader, as assigned, to instruct others in the preparation and delivery of meals to individuals on time and in accordance with Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) guidelines. Follows, and ensures others follow, prescribed menus, recipes and standards, and completes necessary reports. Inspects and ensures proper food service, food storage, and proper sanitation of the food service equipment and area. Monitors inventories and records of food consumption. Reports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement, along with supplies needed, using the designated protocol. Provides shift leadership, guidance, training, and direction to subordinates in all areas of food preparation, sanitation, safety, and personal hygiene standards. Makes recommendations for improving operating efficiency. Other duties, such as working in the ingredient room, working in the facility canteen, or driving the delivery vehicle will be required, as needed. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgement. Generally, works a designated shift, but can be required to work a variable schedule dependent upon facility staffing and needs. May work unusual or extended hours in the event of a disaster, or operational necessity.Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.Essential Job Functionsand#149; 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.and#149; Re https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=589996 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.