Canteen Manager

Date:
Jan 26, 2026

Location:

SAN ANTONIO, TX

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Functional

Title:

Canteen Manager

Job Title: Food Svc Mgr - Canteen Manager

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Food Svs Opers

Posting Number: 13210

Closing Date: 02/25/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Food Preparation and Serving Related

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-17

Salary Range: $4,594.16 - $5,372.41

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First);
Evenings (Second)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

San Antonio State Hospital

Job Location City: SAN ANTONIO

Job Location Address: 6711 S NEW BRAUNFELS

Other Locations: San Antonio

MOS Codes: 3302,30C0,3F1X1,4D0X1,640A,752X,922A,CS,CSS,F&S

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 nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The 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 Food Service Manager III (Canteen Manager) performs highly complex (senior-level) food service supervisory work for the State Hospital Canteen. The Canteen Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• food handling and preparation
• ensuring prescribed sanitation and safety rules are maintained in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local health regulations
• ordering, receiving, and stocking of merchandise
• production and distribution of food served
• preparing daily and monthly inventories of stock
• reconciliation of purchases, cash handling, and sale of merchandise
• daily reports and monthly inventories
• supervision and training of Canteen staff
• working with Financial Services staff to establish and/or renew food service contracts, as necessary

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned, including but 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.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked 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.

• Supervises the daily operations of the State Hospital Canteen.
• Ensures food handling and the preparation of meals are prepared in a sanitary manner.
• Ensures perishables and frozen foods are stored under correct temperatures and conditions.
• Ensures the production and distribution of food served at the Canteen, producing the recipes and production orders for the Canteen staff, and overseeing the quality of food. Consults with cooks on food requirements and…