Clerk I-Food Service

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 each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.
Clerk I will be required to float to all areas in Food Service and may work unusual hours in the event of a disaster or operations necessity.
The Clerk I will work under the general supervision of the Inventory Store Specialist I. Work involves receiving, checking, storing, and issuing equipment and food supplies. This includes organizing, maintaining, and cleaning the stock rooms and vaults; rotating food items according to the first in first out method; handling food items according to the Texas Department of Health guidelines; and assembling, weighing, measuring, and issuing ingredients from production documents and/or the menu. Delivers supplements and other food items as needed. Assist in picking-up emergency purchases to include food items from cold storage and vendors' warehouses when necessary. Assists with monthly and periodic inventories. The Clerk I must have a valid driver's license. Additionally, the Clerk I must be able to lift 50-60 lbs.

Essential Job Functions:
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.
Receives and stores food items using the guidelines established by the TX Department of Health specifications. Dates all items upon receipt. Stock is rotated using the first-in, first-out method.
Loads and unloads, assists with inventory, assists with estimates of stock, supplies, and/or merchandise.
Assists with filling orders with packaging and mailing or delivering items.
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 Abilities:
Skill in using a personal computer and office equipment.
Ability to prepare and maintain records, files and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Graduation from a standard high school or GED preferred, supplemented by accounting experience in the food industry is preferred. Experience and education may substitute for one another.
Knowledge of warehousing methods and procedures.
Understands temperature danger zone of food products.
Ability to transfer stock from one location to another, assist in reviewing warehouse and store operations for compliance.
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Must have a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle. Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.

Initial Selection Criteria:
Clerical experience.
Experience in preparing and maintaining records, files, and reports.
Graduation from a standard high school or GED preferred.
Experience in Food Service ordering, inventory, and/or delivery is preferred.

Additional Information:
REQ#601684
NOTE: When completing your application, include details about your job experience as it relates to the essential functions, knowledge/skills/abilities, and screening information provided on this Position Description.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, and HHS OIG list of Excluded Individuals/Entities. Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.
If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS 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 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

MOS Code:
Note: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to: 42A, YN, 0111, 3A1X1. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.