Cook III

Posting 20170
-Posted
08/18/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Food Svs Opers

- Food Preparation and Serving Related

- Big Spring State Hospital

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (3) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

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 III

Job Title:

Cook III
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Food Svs Opers
Posting Number:20170
Closing Date:10/17/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Food Preparation and Serving Related
Salary Range:$3,446.25-$4,365.66
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-A-13
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First);
Evenings (Second);
Nights (Third)
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 20%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

Big Spring State Hospital
Job Location City:BIG SPRING
Job Location Address:1901 N HIGHWAY 87
Other Locations:Big Spring
MOS Codes: ,3F1X1,4D0X1,752X,92G,CS,CSS,F&S,SN

Brief

Job 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 teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Cook III performs complex (journey-level) technical food service production tasks and is responsible for preparing, cooking, portioning, distributing, and serving food of for regular and modified food diets and textures. This position provides guidance, training, and oversight to subordinates and is integral to both quality of life and safety of patients.

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 (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, seasons, cooks, and assembles food for regular and modified diets using proper equipment and utensils and in a manner that ensures sanitary conditions. Prepares and portions food for special diets and modified textures following food service procedures in order to meet…