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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Food Service Director in Richmond, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionCome 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{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. 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 Director performs routine managerial and advanced administrative work directing the operations of the facility's food service department. The Food Service Director is responsible for the development of program goals, work procedures, program guidelines and performance standards, to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations related to the environment and food prepared/served to persons residing in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. (ICF-IID). Work involves planning, coordinating, and scheduling resources, procuring goods and services, and developing specifications for food products and equipment following established rules/procedures for competitive bidding. The Food Service Director is also responsible for developing staffing and evaluating employee and department activities. Maintains financial responsibility for items purchased with state issued procurement cards and is accountable for tools and equipment assigned to food service. Prepares reports as required. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. This position may be required to drive a state-owned vehicle.Essential Job FunctionsAttends 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.Coordinates, supervises, and provides leadership to and maintains a fully staffed and trained food service department consisting of food service workers, cooks, vehicle drivers, food service managers and administrative support staff. Responsible for the scheduling of department staff and resources to maintain operation o https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=598694 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.