Food Service Specialist 3 (WAEPRN)
Job Location:
Monroe, VA - USA
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Job Summary
- About this Job
- The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing medical restorative and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the 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.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate WAE/PRN Food Service Specialistto plan and direct the preparation of foods prepare and serve food as assigned on the daily production schedule. You will estimate food needs and calculate and adjust recipes according to production requirements. - 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 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 Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
- Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In the Food Service Specialist role you will:- Serve as an advanced-level cook.
- Estimate food needs and requisitions receive and distribute food supplies to subordinate cooks.
- Plan and direct the preparation of foods for immediate consumption and the preservation of foods for future use.
- Report to supervisors any unsafe working conditions and defective equipment.
- Oversee assistants in mixing kneading and preparing bread rolls biscuits cakes and pastries.
- Estimate ingredients and requisitions supplies; receive and distribute supplies to subordinates.
- Inspect bakery supplies for conformance to specifications and assess quality and adherence to required quality.
- Assume complete responsibility for the preparation and production of all baked items in accordance with menus prepared by registered dietitians.
- Calculate and adjust recipes according to production requirements and accurately weigh and measure all ingredients to ensure conformity of products.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Compensation:Thisposition includesa premium pay of $1.00 per hour for each hour physically worked.
Location:Dietary Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe Louisiana
Work Schedule:WAE/PRN employees are only allowed to work 1245 hours within a twelve-month period and are not eligible for or entitled to state benefits leave earning and paid holidays.
How To Apply: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.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:Jamaile Burton
DVA-NE Louisiana Veterans Home
Human Resources Analyst
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
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