Food Service Specialist 5

State of Louisiana•Bossier City, LA

5d•Onsite

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 aims to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans and help them reach the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. This position is in the Nursing Department of the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Bossier City, Louisiana. The Food Service Specialist 5 supervises the Dietary team and helps ensure that veterans' daily nutritional needs are met. The position works 8-hour shifts, which may be day or evening shifts, and is eligible for premium pay of $2.00 per hour worked.

Requirements

Meet one of the following 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 a food service-related curriculum at a trade school or technical institute; or 36 semester hours in food and nutrition, dietetics, food service preparation, home economics, or hotel, food service, restaurant, or institutional management.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect supervision, guidance, and assistance to subordinate Food Service Specialists.
Review and evaluate subordinate employees' performance, counsel employees, train staff, and approve leave.
Instruct staff in proper food preparation, serving, storage, and cleaning.
Maintain accountability of foodstuffs, kitchen equipment, and supplies.
Ensure leftovers are utilized efficiently.
Ensure the final food product meets quality, sanitation, and safety standards.
Ensure agency policies and procedures are followed.
Assist with food preparation when a shift is short-staffed.
Prepare diet cards for distribution.
Ensure appropriate meals are served according to diet orders.
Maintain records of meals served, leftovers, and meal ticket sales.