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Job Description:
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’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. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Cook II performs routine (journey level) food preparation work at the state hospital. Work involves preparing, cooking, portioning, distributing, and serving food for regular and therapeutic diets and textures. Follows prescribed menus, recipes, standards, and completes necessary reports. Responsible for sanitation of equipment and work areas. Works in the ingredient room or drives the delivery vehicle as required. Maintains sufficient knowledge to satisfy the requirements of the job. Handles food in accordance with federal, state, and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. Follows kitchen and food service safety procedures and practices. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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 agency’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 Functions:
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 as needed and handles cash in a safe and secure manner to protect the interest of each patient and the State of Texas as required.

Maintains work areas in a sanitary and organized manner.

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 not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’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.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
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

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