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State of Louisiana

FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 3

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $12.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Parental leave
Paid holidays
sick leave
annual leave
Retirement Plan
Professional Development

Job Description

The Louisiana Veterans Homes are dedicated facilities committed to serving the Veterans' population in Louisiana by providing excellent medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services. The Veterans Homes emphasize an environment of respect and compassion, aimed at delivering superior nursing care. The overarching mission is to help eligible veterans regain and maintain the highest possible levels of physical and mental health. Located in Bossier City, Louisiana, the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home is one of the state-operated veterans homes that excel in delivering compassionate care to those who have served the country. This establishment is part of a larger Louisiana Department of Veterans... Show More

Job Requirements

  • One year of food service experience in a food service operation
  • or one year of training in food technology, food service management, or in a food service-related curriculum in a trade school or technical institute
  • or twelve semester hours in food and nutrition, dietetics, food service preparation, home economics, or hotel, food service, restaurant, or institutional management
  • willing to work 8-hour shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • capable of leading a food service team
  • able to maintain cleanliness and sanitary standards in kitchen and dining areas

Job Qualifications

  • One year of food service experience in a food service operation
  • or one year of training in food technology, food service management, or in a food service-related curriculum in a trade school or technical institute
  • or twelve semester hours in food and nutrition, dietetics, food service preparation, home economics, or hotel, food service, restaurant, or institutional management

Job Duties

  • Plan and direct the preparation of foods
  • prepare and serve food as assigned on the daily production schedule
  • estimate food needs, calculate and adjust recipes according to production requirements
  • study and learn standardized recipes which coordinate with the menu and therapeutic diets
  • assume complete responsibility for serving correct diet to each patient
  • study and learn patient eating area assignments and serving procedures
  • serve as lead worker to food service specialists, student workers, patient workers, and community service workers in food preparation, food service and sanitation
  • clean cooking utensils
  • clean kitchen, dining room and storage areas

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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