FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 1|2|3 Apply
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace
The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Food Service Specialist 1, 2 or 3. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
PREMIUM PAY (per HOUR physically worked):
$2.00 work incentive pay upon hire
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
Failure to list all experience on your application may result in a lower classification and/or disqualification.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
All candidates for hire must undergo a drug screen and background check.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Louisiana Veterans' Home
Attn: Charline Hills /Charline.Hills@la.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No specialized experience or training is required.Function of Work:
To perform basic level food service preparation duties within a food service operation.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from a Food Service Specialist 5 or above.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
All state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Food Service Specialist 2 by the type of supervision received and the independence of action.Prepares salads; cuts desserts; makes tea, jello, and sandwiches; and fills salt and peppershakers prior to mealtime.
Washes, chops, and cuts vegetables; opens cans and assists food preparation specialists in preparing foods prior to cooking.
Measures and assembles ingredients.
Washes dishes and pots.
Performs duties that involve the cleaning and sanitation of the food service area.
Prepares trays and special formulas for special diets.
Gathers materials necessary for dough making.
Assists in mixing, kneading, and preparing breads, rolls, biscuits, cakes, etc.
