Food Service Worker II

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Functional

Title:

Food Service Worker II

Job Title: Food Service Worker II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Food Service

Posting Number:11543

Closing Date:12/08/2025

Posting Audience:Internal and External

Occupational Category: Food Preparation and Serving Related

Salary Group:TEXAS-A-09

Salary Range:$2,639.75-$3,404.91

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift:Day

Telework:Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary:Regular

Full Time/Part Time:Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Abilene State Supported Living Center

Job Location City:ABILENE

Job Location Address:2501 MAPLE ST

Other Locations:Abilene

MOS Codes:,3F1X1,4D0X1,752X,92G,CS,CSS,F&S

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus‑based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

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.

Completes required training per policy.

Assists in the preparation and portioning of food for special diets following food service procedures.

Prepares scheduled snacks and supplements. Maintains supply of snack items.

Participates in the distribution of food in a safe and sanitary manner according to food service policies.

Assists in serving food by following food service procedures.

Follows proper food handling in accordance to food service procedures, state, federal and HACCP guidelines.

Receives delivery of food and supplies from vendors, as assigned.

Prepares necessary paperwork in timely and correct manner.

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.

Observes safety procedures and practices.

Trains or assists in training new food service employees to assure a knowledgeable staff.

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 Plan (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. Skill in the operation and sanitizing of food service equipment.

Ability to prepare and serve food, to clean dining, serving, and food preparation areas according to facility/department standards, and to maintain accurate records.

Ability to speak and read English.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to use basic math used in cooking/preparation.

Ability to lift minimum of 25 pounds.

Ability to bend and reach, 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.