Food Service Manager IV

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Functional Title: Food Service Manager IV
Job Title: Food Service Manager IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Food Service
Posting Number: 20985
Closing Date: 10/03/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Food Preparation and Serving Related
Salary Range: $5,200.00- $6,335.66
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-19
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
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: Mexia State Supported Living Center
Job Location City: MEXIA
Job Location Address: 540 CHAPEL DRIVE
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 3302,30C0,3F1X1,4D0X1,640A,752X,922A,CS,CSS,F&S

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 Food Service Manager IV performs advanced responsible supervisory and skilled technical food service management work at Mexia State Supported Living Center. Work involves supervising employees, planning and supervising food preparation and service, in conformance with departmental policies, procedures and regulations. Responsible for departmental adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations of agency and department and in maintaining prescribed sanitation and safety rules. Maintains records and submits reports as required. Work is performed independently with the framework of established practices and regulations. Work is performed under supervision of the Program Administrator. The Food Service Manager IV has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property.

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.

• Monitors and comply with facility/departmental policies and procedures. (20%)
• Provides planning, directing and supervision of the department. Maintains daily records (i.e. vehicle mileage; plate waste; temperature of dishwashers, etc.) Investigate accidents that occur during working shift. Sees that all paperwork is completed in a timely manner. (25%)
• Monitors meal service in serving kitchens and in-homes for temperatures, portion control, eye appeal, sanitation, quality, quantity, and dietary requirements daily during meal service. Inspects each serving kitchen and in-home for adherence to established standards of sanitation, care and use of equipment, availability of serving/cleaning supplies, appearance of work areas, and supervision of employees. Forwards written inspections report to Chief of Food Service Management on a monthly basis. Efficiently and safely operates all equipment. (25%)
• Initiates work orders in a timely manner. Initiates ordering/inventory of janitorial/general supplies, adaptive equipment, and dish/utensil ware. Inventories milk in serving kitchens. (10%)
• Conducts performance evaluations of assigned staff in order to give employees timely feedback on their performance. Meets with employees between regularly scheduled evaluations to discuss and review performance and progress toward attainment of performance standards. (5%)
• Ensure that assigned staff participate in mandatory training in order to ensure staff competence and development. (5%)
• Implements and monitors safety program in area of responsibility. Completes all job tasks assigned within working hours and performs other duties as assigned. (5%)
• Participates in interviewing Food Service personnel. (5%)

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Working knowledge of methods used in delivery, receiving, storing and issuing of items peculiar to the state institution.
• Knowledge of the kind and grade of food/supply inventory handled at the institution; and the method and procedures used in keeping records and making related reports.
• Must be able to drive a vehicle particular to the institution and keep it in good sanitary condition, license is necessary as regulated by the institution.
• Must possess physical ability to lift a minimum of forty-five (45) pounds at any given time and to withstand excessive cold temperature (i.e., working in freezer); ability to stand and walk on tile, concrete floors for long periods of time. Ability to follow schedules and instructions in operating motor vehicles, to obey traffic rules and regulations.
• Ability to get along with co-workers and accept directed supervision; to instruct and supervise inexperienced subordinates; to follow oral and written instructions; to keep simple records; to maintain order and discipline; to be able to write understandably for comprehension by others.
• Ability to participate in on-the-job training and satisfactorily complete same

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Food Safety Manager Certification

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED, plus 4 years of work experience in food service, two (2) years of which have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity (Required)
• Computer experience in operation of PC computers and related software, - MS Office, Excel, Word, E-mail, internet, and document work center (Required)
• Ability to calculate food requirements, to maintain accurate records and inventories, to prepare food service budgets, requisitions, and reports. (Required)
• Current certification through the Dietary Managers Association (DMA) as a Certified Food Professional (CFPP) or Certification in Texas Food Safety Managers Certification, (Preferred).

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).

Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans :

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at View phone number on aiapply.co. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.