Food Service Manager IV

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Food Service Manager IV
• Job Title: Food Service Manager IV
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Food Service
• Posting Number: 11935
• Closing Date: 03/09/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Management
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-19
• Salary Range: $5,200.00-$6,335.66
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift:
• 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:
  
  Brenham State Supported Living Center
• Job Location City: BRENHAM
• Job Location Address: 4001 S HWY 36
• Other Locations:
• MOS Codes: 3302,30C0,3F1X1,4D0X1,640A,752X,922A,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!

The Food Service Manager IV performs advanced responsible supervisory and skilled technical food service management work at Brenham State School. Work involves supervising employees, planning and supervising food preparation and service, in conformance with departmental policies, procedures and regulations. Responsible for departmental adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations of agency and department and in maintaining prescribed sanitation and safety rules. Maintains records and submits reports as required.

Work is performed independently with the framework of established practices and regulations. Work is performed under supervision of the Program Administrator. The Food Service Manager IV has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property.

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.

• Monitors and complies with facility/departmental policies and procedures. (20%)
• Provides planning, directing and supervision of the department. Maintains daily records (i.e. vehicle mileage; plate waste; temperature of dishwashers, etc.). Investigates accidents that occur during working shift. Sees that all paperwork is completed in a timely manner. (25%)
• Monitors meal service in serving kitchens and in‑homes for temperatures, portion control, eye appeal, sanitation, quality, quantity, and dietary requirements daily during meal service. Inspects each serving kitchen and in‑home for adherence to established standards of sanitation, care and use of equipment, availability of serving/cleaning supplies, appearance of work areas, and supervision of employees. Forwards written inspections report to Chief of Food Service Management on a monthly basis.
  
  Efficiently and safely operates all equipment. (25%)
• Initiates work orders in a timely manner. Initiates ordering/inventory of janitorial/general supplies, adaptive equipment, and dish/utensil ware. Inventories milk in serving kitchens. (10%)
• Conducts performance evaluations of assigned staff in order to give employees timely feedback on their performance. Meets with employees between regularly…