Food Service Specialist 6

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.

Minimum Qualifications Four years of food service experience in a food service operation; OR Four years of training in food technology, food service management, or in a food service-related curriculum in a trade school or technical institute; OR Forty-eight 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:

Directs the work of the food service operation in the proper preparation and service of food within established budgetary guidelines. Evaluates and recommends changes within food service operation in order to improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the operation. Determines and issues the food to be prepared. Ensures that foods are properly prepared, seasoned, and served at the correct temperature. Manages daily profit/loss of food operations and makes any necessary adjustments to operations when needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $3.00 per hour.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

*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 and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire .

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:

Cathy Sullivan, Human Resources Supervisor

DVA/SE Louisiana Veterans Home

4080 West Airline Highway

Reserve, LA 70084

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