Cook

Position: Cook I
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.

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Functional

Title:

Cook I

Job Title:

Cook I

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Food Service

Posting Number: 14042

Closing Date: 03/05/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Food Preparation and Serving Related

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

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-09

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:

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,SN

Brief

Job Description:

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 Cook I performs routine (journey level) food preparation work on a designated shift & rotation in the Central Kitchen under general supervision. May be required to work variable schedule. Work involves preparing, cooking, portioning, distributing and serving food for regular & therapeutic diets & textures. Follows prescribed menus, recipes, standards and completes necessary reports. Responsible for sanitation of equipment and work areas.

May work in the ingredient room or drive the delivery vehicle. Other duties may be required. Cook I has moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgment. In the absence of Cook II/III this position assumes oversight of the kitchen. May train/oversee others in their work. Maintains sufficient knowledge to satisfy the requirements of the job. Handles food in accordance with federal, state and HACCP guidelines.

Follows kitchen and food service safety procedures and practices. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. May work unusual or extended hours in the event of a disaster or operational necessity.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

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 food using proper equipment and utensils and in a manner that ensures sanitary conditions.

Prepares and portions food for special diets following food service procedures.

May be required to prepare scheduled snacks & supplements. Maintains supply of snack items.

May be required to supervise assigned employees in all areas of food preparation, delivery, sanitation, safety and personal hygiene.

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,…