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$29k-37k (estimate)
Full Time | Ancillary Healthcare
2 Weeks Ago
Texas Health and Human Services is Hiring a Cook IV Near Waco, TX
Job DescriptionThis position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights, and/or weekends.
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. 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 preparation, cooking, portioning, distributing, and serving of food for regular and modified food diets and textures. Handles food in accordance with federal and state guidelines, while ensuring others do the same. 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, 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, or supplies needed, using 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 food delivery vehicle will be required as needed. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the 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 by the supervisor to ensure efficient operation of the patient care unit. 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
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Occasional other shift and weekend work is required along with rotating holidays.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.
If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Waco Center for Youth is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that serves teenagers ages 13 through 17 with emotional difficulties and/or behavioral problems. Waco Center for Youth bases its treatment philosophy on the belief that both behavior change and an understanding of self and others are equally important in achieving significant long term success in treatment. The mission of Waco Center for Youth is “to give each youth a chance for change” by providing comprehensive psychiatric residential treatment services to emotionally disturbed adolescents of the state of Texas. The facility is operated by the Health and Human Services Commission and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Facilities.
MOS Code92G, CS, FS, 3300, 4D0X1
Note: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to: 92G, CS, FS, 3300, 4D0X1. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to Jobs at HHSC and DSHS
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. 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 preparation, cooking, portioning, distributing, and serving of food for regular and modified food diets and textures. Handles food in accordance with federal and state guidelines, while ensuring others do the same. 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, 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, or supplies needed, using 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 food delivery vehicle will be required as needed. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the 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 by the supervisor to ensure efficient operation of the patient care unit. 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.
- Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared, taking into account specialized diets and modified textures. Plans, tests, and adjusts standardized recipes. Calculates food requirement estimates based on recipes. Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared for each meal. Oversees and evaluates the ongoing testing of standardized recipes and makes necessary changes. Monitors records of food consumption to inform changes to recipes and menus.
- Serves as a lead worker providing direction to others. During the assigned shift, oversees adherence to Central Kitchen Operation Manual Procedures and ensures others follow proper food handling in accordance with food service procedures, state, and federal food service guidelines. Inspects dining, service, and food preparation areas, and food conveyors, for compliance with sanitation, safety, and health regulations. Ensures that kitchen area, equipment, and utensils are cleaned, and leftovers are stored properly.
- Guides, trains, and oversees others on the preparation, seasoning, cooking, and assembling of food for regular and modified diets using proper equipment and utensils and in a manner that ensures sanitary conditions. Inspects for proper food handling and preparation techniques and assembly. Checks and tastes food during preparation for conformance to standards. Ensures adequate controls are maintained over food preparation quantities and portion sizes.
- Operates and maintains all food service equipment in a safe manner. Provides guidance, training, and oversight to others to operate and maintain food service equipment in a safe manner to reduce the risk of employee injury and equipment breakage.
- Ensures others calculate the proper amounts of food to prepare and deliver to food service areas by using a standardized menu and recipe to ensure an adequate supply of food, to reduce the number of call backs from food service areas, and to provide accurate meals to residents.
- Oversees and participates in the distribution of food in a safe and sanitary manner according to the food service policies, including driving a delivery vehicle when needed. Instructs staff in setting up serving lines and serving food as appropriate. When needed, serves food, including for special diets, following food service procedures. Ensures that food is maintained at proper serving temperatures.
- Completes required records and reports such as equipment work orders and documentation notes on the subordinate cooks. Reports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement, or supplies needed, using the designated protocol. Recommends changes to cooking and kitchen operations to improve operating efficiency to the designated supervisor.
- Monitors the inventory of supplies and reviews requisitions for needed items. Coordinates the inspection of food items on arrival for quantity, quality, and temperature conditions. Ensures that perishables and frozen foods are stored under correct temperatures and conditions.
- Establishes and administers orientation and in-service training programs. Coordinates staff training on safety rules and regulations, sanitary procedures, food preparation and portion control, and the operations of food service equipment.
- 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 of food preparation methods, of food storage standards, and sanitation regulations.
- Knowledge of specialized diets and textures.
- Skill in cooking and baking and in the use and care of food preparation appliances and equipment such as slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
- Skill in the operation and sanitization of food service equipment.
- Skill in the preparation of large quantities of food following specific guidelines for diet and textures.
- Skill in interpreting and following recipes.
- Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions.
- Ability to serve food, to clean dining, serving, and food preparation areas, and 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 lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Ability to bend and reach and to stand/walk on hard floors for extended periods of time.
- 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 residents.
- Ability to guide, train, and oversee the work of others in food preparation, equipment use, and sanitization.
- Ability to work well under pressure and within a strict time limit.
- Ability to weigh, measure, mix and prepare ingredients according to recipes.
- Ability to handle work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle. Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
- Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
- Two (2) years' experience in food preparation work is preferred.
- Thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Occasional other shift and weekend work is required along with rotating holidays.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.
If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Waco Center for Youth is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that serves teenagers ages 13 through 17 with emotional difficulties and/or behavioral problems. Waco Center for Youth bases its treatment philosophy on the belief that both behavior change and an understanding of self and others are equally important in achieving significant long term success in treatment. The mission of Waco Center for Youth is “to give each youth a chance for change” by providing comprehensive psychiatric residential treatment services to emotionally disturbed adolescents of the state of Texas. The facility is operated by the Health and Human Services Commission and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Facilities.
MOS Code92G, CS, FS, 3300, 4D0X1
Note: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to: 92G, CS, FS, 3300, 4D0X1. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to Jobs at HHSC and DSHS
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ancillary Healthcare
SALARY
$29k-37k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/07/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/05/2024
WEBSITE
hhs.texas.gov
HEADQUARTERS
PECOS, TX
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
1965
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Ancillary Healthcare
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