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Food Service Specialist
TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION INC
Occupation: Food Preparation Workers
Location: Jasper, TX - 75951
Positions available: 1
Job #: 16903963
Source: WorkInTexas
Posted: 8/7/2025
Updated: 8/10/2025
Expires: 9/8/2025
Web Site: WorkInTexas
Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time
Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
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Required
Language
English, Well
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
Duration
Permanent Employment
Benefits
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TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, PROJECT HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Food Service Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Head Start Birth to Five Program
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Food Service Specialist is responsible for all meals and snack preparation according to established nutrition standards set forth by Performance Standards and USDA. Responsible for planning menus, purchasing food and keeping accurate records for USDA reimbursement. Responsible for ensuring the service of high-quality food and it is prepared according to the age of the child.
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED; must be able to figure food measures and cost. Knowledge of nutrition is helpful. Must be able to keep accurate records. Experience in cooking for groups or school lunchroom is a plus. Must be knowledge of sanitation practices and food preparation. Food service specialist must be a person who is neat, clean and be in good health. This person must sincerely like children and is interested in childhood growth and development. Must be able to obtain Food Managers License immediately after employment. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and automobile insurance with employee name in order to be insurable by the agency's insurance agency.
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time; non-exempt
DUTIES:
Plans, prepares, and serves meals and snacks that are nourishing, appetizing and attractive as per Performance Standards. Removes and washes dishes with assistance of other staff, as needed.
Ensure USDA paperwork is correct and updated daily.
Maintain USDA notebooks daily.
Obtain Food Service Certificates required for your area.
Sees that kitchen and dining areas are clean and that Health Department Standards are maintained at all times.
Ensures that Health Department Standards are maintained at all times by those assisting with food preparations and service.
Plans menus and purchases food in consultation with the Nutrition Manager. Post menus weekly for the benefit of staff, parents and visitors.
Maintains an inventory of food and kitchen equipment stored in the center. Marks food to ensure first in, first out.
Maintains and uses a file of recipes and menus in the kitchen to ensure proper amounts of food are being prepared.
Maintains kitchen equipment (regularly cleaning oven, refrigerator, microwave, freezer, etc.) and reports needed repairs to the Center Director.
Cooperates with the teachers in HS/EHS in promoting food activities in the classroom.
Maintains working relationships with the public school Director of Food Service, county extension agent, health inspector or other food specialist for consultation and information.
Maintain daily meal count records for all children being served each meal, each day.
Participate in staff meetings.
Cooperates in training activities that contribute to professional and personal growth.
Cooperates in resolving personal difficulties in an honest and cooperative spirit.
Must be able to lift or move 20 to 25 pounds if needed.
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and be insurable by the agency's insurance company.
Regular work hours are 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Any schedule variation must be approved by supervisor.
Have the ability to conduct oneself in a manner that relates to TCCA Policies and procedures both on and off the job.
Obtain and recertify CPR/First Aid
Obtain and recertify food handler's card.
Meet program standards.
Performs any other assigned tasks relevant to the effective operation of the program or other tasks assigned by supervisor.
Follow the four agency Behavior Competencies: Integrity, Teamwork, Professionalism and Compassion
SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None
IMMEDICATE SUPERVISOR:
Nutrition Manager
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Position range in Jasper County $21k - $26k Per Year
Food Service Specialist
TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION INC
Occupation: Food Preparation Workers
Location: Jasper, TX - 75951
Positions available: 1
Job #: 16903963
Source: WorkInTexas
Posted: 8/7/2025
Updated: 8/10/2025
Expires: 9/8/2025
Web Site: WorkInTexas
Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time
Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift
Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Job Requirements and Properties
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
DL
Required
Language
English, Well
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
Duration
Permanent Employment
Benefits
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TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, PROJECT HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Food Service Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Head Start Birth to Five Program
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Food Service Specialist is responsible for all meals and snack preparation according to established nutrition standards set forth by Performance Standards and USDA. Responsible for planning menus, purchasing food and keeping accurate records for USDA reimbursement. Responsible for ensuring the service of high-quality food and it is prepared according to the age of the child.
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED; must be able to figure food measures and cost. Knowledge of nutrition is helpful. Must be able to keep accurate records. Experience in cooking for groups or school lunchroom is a plus. Must be knowledge of sanitation practices and food preparation. Food service specialist must be a person who is neat, clean and be in good health. This person must sincerely like children and is interested in childhood growth and development. Must be able to obtain Food Managers License immediately after employment. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and automobile insurance with employee name in order to be insurable by the agency's insurance agency.
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time; non-exempt
DUTIES:
Plans, prepares, and serves meals and snacks that are nourishing, appetizing and attractive as per Performance Standards. Removes and washes dishes with assistance of other staff, as needed.
Ensure USDA paperwork is correct and updated daily.
Maintain USDA notebooks daily.
Obtain Food Service Certificates required for your area.
Sees that kitchen and dining areas are clean and that Health Department Standards are maintained at all times.
Ensures that Health Department Standards are maintained at all times by those assisting with food preparations and service.
Plans menus and purchases food in consultation with the Nutrition Manager. Post menus weekly for the benefit of staff, parents and visitors.
Maintains an inventory of food and kitchen equipment stored in the center. Marks food to ensure first in, first out.
Maintains and uses a file of recipes and menus in the kitchen to ensure proper amounts of food are being prepared.
Maintains kitchen equipment (regularly cleaning oven, refrigerator, microwave, freezer, etc.) and reports needed repairs to the Center Director.
Cooperates with the teachers in HS/EHS in promoting food activities in the classroom.
Maintains working relationships with the public school Director of Food Service, county extension agent, health inspector or other food specialist for consultation and information.
Maintain daily meal count records for all children being served each meal, each day.
Participate in staff meetings.
Cooperates in training activities that contribute to professional and personal growth.
Cooperates in resolving personal difficulties in an honest and cooperative spirit.
Must be able to lift or move 20 to 25 pounds if needed.
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and be insurable by the agency's insurance company.
Regular work hours are 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Any schedule variation must be approved by supervisor.
Have the ability to conduct oneself in a manner that relates to TCCA Policies and procedures both on and off the job.
Obtain and recertify CPR/First Aid
Obtain and recertify food handler's card.
Meet program standards.
Performs any other assigned tasks relevant to the effective operation of the program or other tasks assigned by supervisor.
Follow the four agency Behavior Competencies: Integrity, Teamwork, Professionalism and Compassion
SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None
IMMEDICATE SUPERVISOR:
Nutrition Manager
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Job ID: 489260987
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025
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