Cook II

Join to apply for the Cook II role at Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC). The position is located at the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center, 902 AIRPORT RD, Corpus Christi, TX.
Date:
Jan 3, 2026
Facility:
Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center, 902 AIRPORT RD

Functional

Title:

Cook II
Job Title: Cook II
Agency: Health & Human Services Commission
Department: Food Service
Posting Number: 11850
Closing Date: 02/03/2026
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-11
Salary Range: $2,904.91 - $3,946.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day (additional evenings & weekends)
Telework: Not Eligible
Travel: Up to 5%
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

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 Cook II performs complex technical food service production tasks and is responsible for preparing, cooking, portioning, distributing, and serving food for regular and modified diets and textures. This position provides guidance, training, and oversight to subordinates and is integral to both quality of life and safety of residents.

• Attends work regularly and follows shift schedules, including rotating shifts, extended shifts, and overtime as required by agency leave policy and assigned duties.
• Prepares, seasons, cooks, and assembles food for regular and modified diets using proper equipment and utensils, ensuring sanitary conditions.
• Prepares and portions food for special diets and modified textures following food service procedures to meet guidelines set forth by doctor's orders.
• Prepares scheduled snacks and supplements and maintains a supply of snack items.
• Follows Central Kitchen Operation Manual Procedures and ensures compliance with food handling, state, and federal guidelines.
• Operates and maintains all food service equipment in a safe manner, providing guidance, training, and oversight to others.
• Calculates proper amounts of food to prepare and deliver to designated food service areas, using a standardized menu and recipe to ensure an adequate supply and accurate meals.
• 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, and serves food following food service procedures.
• Maintains and inspects assigned areas for sanitation, cleaning equipment, proper food handling and preparation techniques, and storage procedures.
• Guides, trains, and oversees others in food preparation, meal assembly and service, equipment usage, and food service sanitation and safety procedures.
• Completes required records and reports, such as equipment work orders, document notes on subordinate cooks, reports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement, or supplies needed using designated protocol.
• Performs other duties to ensure overall operational functions of the food service department, such as cash handling, ingredient room duties, vendor deliveries, telephone duties, and other tasks as assigned.
• Participates in disaster response and/or continuity of operations (COOP) activation, as needed, which may require alternate shift patterns and/or location.

• Knowledge of food preparation methods, 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 operating and sanitizing food service equipment.
• Skill in preparing large quantities of food following specific guidelines for diet and textures.
• Skill in interpreting and following recipes.
• Ability to 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 a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend and reach, stand/walk on hard floors for extended periods.
• Ability to work in hot and/or cold…