Travis County, TX
Salary:
$54,770.35 - $67,093.68 Annually Location :
Austin, TX Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
25-10239 Department:
Juvenile Probation Opening Date:
09/23/2025 Closing Date:
1/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary Performs food service manager work of managing food service program. Performs all work using appropriate safety procedures.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the second in a series of two food services-related job classifications within the Maintenance job family. This classification is responsible for supervisory and management responsibilities. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manages food service program operations, including food preparation, serving, sanitation, and conformance with nutritional standards. Ensures order, discipline and effective security measures prevail. Ensures compliance with safety, sanitation, and health standards and regulations Supervises staff, evaluates staff job performance and coordinates schedules and assignments, authorizes staff productive and non-productive work hours, prepares and administers budget, prepares a variety of fiscal and administrative reports. Purchases food items for regular meals and additional items for special diets. Checks quantities and conditions of delivered items and gives proper instructions for effective storage. Prepares quarterly and monthly menus, observing pounding limitations, economy and nutritional values. Maintains records and statistics and prepares reports related to food service operations. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years of related increasingly responsible food service work experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Food Service Manager Certificate as issued by the Texas Board of Health. Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification or must obtain certification within six (6) months of date of hire. Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Health protection procedures and requirements in food handling. Supervisory principles, practices and techniques. Methods, materials and equipment used in large volume food preparation and storage. Health, sanitation, nutritional and safety practices involved in large volume food preparation. General office/clerical practices and procedures. Accounting, purchasing and budgetary preparation and theory, principles and practices. Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function. Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and variety of software packages. Business English, spelling and arithmetic, letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation. Skill in:
Problem-solving and decision-making. Supervising others. Using and cleaning equipment and materials for food preparation and related equipment. Both verbal and written communication. Ability to:
Apply food preparation procedures and nutritional principles. Train and supervise personnel. Plan, assign, motivate and coordinate work of support staff. Exercise judgment and initiative in estimating food quantities. Compile data and to write clear and comprehensive reports. Assist in monitoring a budget, implement and maintain filing and accounting systems. Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of fiscal, statistical and administrative reports. Determine appropriate procedures, methods, and priorities for completing assigned work. Follow verbal and written instructions and/or directions. Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities. Independently prepare correspondence, memorandums, and other materials. Communicate verbally and in writing and exercise tact and courtesy. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, reaching, twisting to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends
Location: 2515 South Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78704
Department: Juvenile Probation
Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required. Drug Test, Alcohol Test This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
You must ensure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position. Only periods of employment and experience detailed in the "Work Experience" section of the application will be considered in determining which applicants move forward in the selection process, as well as determining pay level for candidate(s) recommended for hire. Benefits Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment. FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
Dental Vision Supplemental Life, AD&D Dependent Life Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Long Term Care
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment. Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis. Workers' Compensation The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
$54,770.35 - $67,093.68 Annually Location :
Austin, TX Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
25-10239 Department:
Juvenile Probation Opening Date:
09/23/2025 Closing Date:
1/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary Performs food service manager work of managing food service program. Performs all work using appropriate safety procedures.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the second in a series of two food services-related job classifications within the Maintenance job family. This classification is responsible for supervisory and management responsibilities. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manages food service program operations, including food preparation, serving, sanitation, and conformance with nutritional standards. Ensures order, discipline and effective security measures prevail. Ensures compliance with safety, sanitation, and health standards and regulations Supervises staff, evaluates staff job performance and coordinates schedules and assignments, authorizes staff productive and non-productive work hours, prepares and administers budget, prepares a variety of fiscal and administrative reports. Purchases food items for regular meals and additional items for special diets. Checks quantities and conditions of delivered items and gives proper instructions for effective storage. Prepares quarterly and monthly menus, observing pounding limitations, economy and nutritional values. Maintains records and statistics and prepares reports related to food service operations. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years of related increasingly responsible food service work experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Food Service Manager Certificate as issued by the Texas Board of Health. Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification or must obtain certification within six (6) months of date of hire. Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Health protection procedures and requirements in food handling. Supervisory principles, practices and techniques. Methods, materials and equipment used in large volume food preparation and storage. Health, sanitation, nutritional and safety practices involved in large volume food preparation. General office/clerical practices and procedures. Accounting, purchasing and budgetary preparation and theory, principles and practices. Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function. Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and variety of software packages. Business English, spelling and arithmetic, letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation. Skill in:
Problem-solving and decision-making. Supervising others. Using and cleaning equipment and materials for food preparation and related equipment. Both verbal and written communication. Ability to:
Apply food preparation procedures and nutritional principles. Train and supervise personnel. Plan, assign, motivate and coordinate work of support staff. Exercise judgment and initiative in estimating food quantities. Compile data and to write clear and comprehensive reports. Assist in monitoring a budget, implement and maintain filing and accounting systems. Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of fiscal, statistical and administrative reports. Determine appropriate procedures, methods, and priorities for completing assigned work. Follow verbal and written instructions and/or directions. Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities. Independently prepare correspondence, memorandums, and other materials. Communicate verbally and in writing and exercise tact and courtesy. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, reaching, twisting to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends
Location: 2515 South Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78704
Department: Juvenile Probation
Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required. Drug Test, Alcohol Test This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
You must ensure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position. Only periods of employment and experience detailed in the "Work Experience" section of the application will be considered in determining which applicants move forward in the selection process, as well as determining pay level for candidate(s) recommended for hire. Benefits Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment. FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
Dental Vision Supplemental Life, AD&D Dependent Life Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Long Term Care
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment. Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis. Workers' Compensation The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.