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Between $2,639.75 and
$3,154.91
Per Month
Position range in Howard County $1,763.00 - $2,494.00 Per Month
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Cook II

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Occupation: Cooks, Restaurant
Location: Big Spring, TX - 79720 Positions available: 1
Job #: 16699871 Work At Home option: Not Specified
Posted: 8/1/2024 Updated: 10/24/2024 Expires: 2/4/2025
Source: WorkInTexas Site: WorkInTexas Agency Job ID: 612574

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Job/Position Description 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. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below. The Cook II performs routine (journey level) food preparation work at the state hospital. Work involves preparing, cooking, portioning, distributing, and serving food for regular and therapeutic diets and textures. Follows prescribed menus, recipes, standards, and completes necessary reports. Responsible for sanitation of equipment and work areas. Works in the ingredient room or drives the delivery vehicle as required. Maintains sufficient knowledge to satisfy the requirements of the job. Handles food in accordance with federal, state, and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. Follows kitchen and food service safety procedures and practices. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 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. 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. Prepares and portions food for special diets following food service procedures. May be required to prepare scheduled snacks & supplements. Maintains supply of snack items. Prepares and participates in the distribution of food in a safe and sanitary manner according to the food service policies. May be required to assist in serving food for special diets and following food service procedures. Follows proper food handling in accordance to food service procedures, state, federal, and HACCP guidelines. May be required to receive delivery of food and supplies from vendors. 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. Follows safety procedures and practices. Works in the hospital canteen and handles cash in a safe and secure manner to protect the interest of each patient and the State of Texas as required. Maintains work areas in a sanitary and organized manner. When required, answer telephone promptly and transmit messages in a clear, concise, and positive manner. Completes required training per policy. 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 partici https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=612574 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.



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1,000-4,999 employees
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Salary Range: $2,639.75 - $3,154.91 Month Not Applicable Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available
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Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular Special Category: Not a Special Category
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This section shows the number of job openings advertised online in Howard County, TX for Cooks, Restaurant and for the related occupational group of Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations on January 15, 2025 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).
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Occupation Job Openings
Cooks, RestaurantBright Outlook Nationally 5
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 23
BRIGHT OUTLOOK NATIONALLY
There were 5 job openings advertised online in Howard County, TX for Cooks, Restaurant on January 15, 2025. There are also 23 job openings advertised online for the related occupation group of Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations in Howard County, TX on January 15, 2025.
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