Food Service Specialist 5
Description
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 Food Service Specialist Supervisor to serve as the shift supervisor over a group of lower-level Food Service Specialists and those engaged in activities in a food service operation. Minimum Qualifications
Three years of food service experience in a food service operation; OR
Three years of training in food technology, food service management, or in a food service-related curriculum in a trade school or technical institute; OR
Thirty-six 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:
The Food Service Specialist Supervisor:- Provides direct and indirect supervision, guidance, and assistance to subordinates. Instructs subordinates in proper food preparation, serving, storage and cleaning.
- Reviews and evaluates the performance of subordinates, counsels employees, trains staff, and approves leave.
- Assists in food preparation and is responsible for the final food product.
- Prepares diet cards for patients and ensures that the cards are updated as ordered by the physicians.
- Maintains records of meals served and leftovers.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Compensation: This position includes a premium pay of $1.00 per hour for each hour physically worked.
Location: Dietary Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana
How To Apply: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.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be 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:Talyah Lewis
Human Resources Supervisor
Talyah.Lewis@la.govLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.