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Food Service Specialist 1-3

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $20,796.00 - $37,440.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Professional Development

Job Description

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is a vital healthcare institution located in Independence, Louisiana, serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. This 24-bed acute care critical access hospital provides essential medical services designed to meet the needs of the local community. Offering a range of healthcare specialties such as general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department, Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is dedicated to delivering high-quality medical care close to home. The hospital is staffed by a team of dedicated, board-certified physicians and medical professionals committed to improving patient health outcomes through compassionate and comprehensive care.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods and lifting heavy items
  • Willingness to work varied shifts as scheduled by management
  • Compliance with safety and hygiene regulations
  • Ability to follow instructions precisely

Job Qualifications

  • No experience or training is required
  • Ability to follow detailed recipes and dietary instructions
  • Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
  • Capability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Good communication skills

Job Duties

  • Prepare multiple meals including patient special food for therapeutic diets, special formula diets per Registered Dietitian, and all other patient foods
  • Serve as baker to include mixing, kneading, and preparation of bread, rolls, biscuits, cakes, and pastries
  • Estimate food needs and requisition, receive, and distribute food supplies to subordinate cooks
  • Perform work involving the use of high heat, open flames, and steam, and exposure to harsh chemicals, gases, and cleaners
  • Report to supervisors any unsafe working conditions and defective equipment
  • Perform duties that involve the cleaning and sanitation of the food service area

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location