Food Service Specialist 3
Food Service Specialist 3
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About this Job
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.
This position is located in the Dietary Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe Louisiana.Thisposition includesa premium pay of $1.00 per hour for each hour physically worked.
**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 andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG)and may be filled as aFood Service Specialist 23. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
Summary of Position
Plans and directs the preparation of foods prepares and serves food as assigned on the daily production schedule. Estimates food needs calculatesand adjusts recipes according to production requirements.
The position will be filled by a probation appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee.
A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. You must describe your duties as you will not be qualified on job title alone. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.
There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected ifincomplete. *
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jamaile Burton
Human Resources AnalystMinimum Qualifications
MINIMUM 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 servicerelated 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 Specification
Function of Work:
To perform advanced level cooking tasks within a food service operation.
Level of Work:
Advanced.
Supervision Received:
General 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 presence of advancedlevel cooking tasks.
Differs from Food Service Specialist 4A and 4B by the absence of complex food service activities involving highly specialized research studies or preparing/serving specialized food products according to the guidelines of a franchise operation.
Differs from Food Service Specialist 5 by the absence of supervisory responsibility.Job Duties and Other Information
COOKING DUTIES:
Serves as advanced level cook.
Performs the full range of cooking duties within a food service operation.
Estimates food needs and requisitions receives and distributes food supplies to subordinate cooks.
Plans and directs the preparation of foods for immediate consumption and preservation of foods for future use.
Performs work involving the use of high heat open flames and steam and is exposed to harsh chemicals gases and cleansers.
Reports to supervisors any unsafe working conditions and defective equipment.
BAKING DUTIES:
Serves as baker in a food service section.
Oversees assistants in mixing kneading and preparation of bread rolls biscuits cakes and pastries.
Estimates ingredients and requisitions supplies; receives and distributes supplies to subordinates.
Inspects bakery supplies for conformance to specifications and assesses quality and adherence to quality required.
Assumes complete responsibility for preparation and production of all baked items in accordance with menus prepared by registered dietitians.
Calculates and adjusts recipes according to production requirements and accurately weighs and measures all ingredients to ensure conformity of products.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
