Food Service Specialist 3
About The Position
The Louisiana Veterans Homes primarily serve Louisiana’s veteran population by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home seeks a cook (Food Service Specialist) to join its Dietary Department and help meet veterans’ daily nutritional needs. The position is located in Bossier City, Louisiana. The role plans and directs food preparation, prepares and serves food according to the daily production schedule, and ensures patients receive the correct diets. It also serves as a lead worker for other food service and support workers. The schedule consists of eight-hour day or evening shifts, with weekends and/or holidays required. Compensation is $12.25 per hour depending on qualifications, with eligibility for premium pay of $2.00 per hour worked. The appointment may be probational or promotional.
Requirements
- One year of food service experience in a food service operation; or one year of training in food technology, food service management, or a food service-related curriculum at a trade school or technical institute; or 12 semester hours in food and nutrition, dietetics, food service preparation, home economics, or hotel, food service, restaurant, or institutional management.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct food preparation and prepare and serve food as assigned on the daily production schedule.
- Estimate food needs and calculate and adjust recipes to meet production requirements.
- Study and follow standardized recipes that coordinate with menus and therapeutic diets.
- Take responsibility for serving the correct diet to each patient.
- Learn patient eating-area assignments and serving procedures.
- Serve as lead worker to Food Service Specialists 1 and 2, 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.
Benefits
- Eligible for premium pay of $2.00 per hour worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
