Full-Time Food Service Worker I

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Job Field: Hospitality Jobs
Location: Texas

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Food Service Worker I

The Food Service Worker I works a designated shift in the Central Kitchen and/or at a variety of satellite areas, under the supervision of a Food Service Manager. Maintains sufficient knowledge of duties and related work to satisfy the requirements of the job and must be able to perform each essential and marginal function satisfactorily. Performs routine food service work. Work involves preparing, portioning, distributing and serving food; and sanitation of equipment, work areas, dishes, utensils and pots and pans. Handles food in accordance with federal, state and HACCP guidelines. Follows safety procedures and practices for kitchen and food service work. Other duties may be required which are reasonably related to essential or marginal functions of the positions.

Essential Job Functions
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Assists in the preparation of the food and portioning of food for individual clients according to their special needs following the food service procedures. (25%)
Assists in service of food to clients according their special needs following the food service procedures. (25%)
Participates in distribution of food in a safe and sanitary manner according to the food service policies. (5%)
Follows proper food handling in accordance to federal, state and HACCP guidelines. (15%)
Follows the sanitation procedures for sanitation of dishes and food service equipment. (10%)
Follows the sanitation procedures for cleaning central kitchen areas and satellite areas. (10%)
Observes safety procedures and practices for kitchen and food service work. (10%)

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications

Knowledge Skills Abilities
Knowledge of methods of preparing and serving foods in large quantities.
Knowledge of therapeutic and texture modified diets.
Knowledge of adaptive feeding devices.
Knowledge of common institutional food service equipment and tools.
Knowledge of food service sanitation techniques.
Knowledge of proper food handling techniques.
Ability to operate institutional kitchen appliances and equipment in a safe manner.
Ability to lift and move moderately heavy items (44 lbs.) as appropriate safely.
Ability to express oneself effectively and in a professional manner, communicating information clearly and effectively.
Ability to work effectively with food service staff, direct care staff, clients and others.
Ability to compute simple arithmetic.
Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

Initial Screening Criteria
Experience in preparing and serving foods in large quantities preferred.
Experience in preparing and serving therapeutic and texture modified diets preferred.
Experience using commercial food service equipment and tools preferred.
Experience in food service sanitation techniques preferred.
Experience in food handling techniques preferred.

Additional Information
This position requires the ability to work in variable environmental conditions, such as excessive and constant noise, temperature fluctuations, working around equipment with moving parts, walking inside and outside on slippery/uneven walking surfaces. Position requires working alone and working closely with others. The position requires physical ability to stand and walk for long periods of time and the ability to do light to moderate lifting and carrying (up to 29 pounds), bending, stooping , twist https://jobshrportal.cpa.texas.gov/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=208019 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.</P>

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