Food Service Specialist 2

  • State of Louisiana
  • Reserve, Louisiana
  • Full Time


Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, nursing, restorative and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion and provide services.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a dynamic role as a Food Service Specialist 2 that serve our Veterans with excellence service and genuine care for those who served.

If youre passionate about veterans and making a meaningful impact for Louisianas veterans, this role at the Southeast Veterans Home is waiting for you. Apply today and be part of a team that honors service through care.


Six months of food service experience in a food service operation; OR Six months of training in food technology, food service management, or in a food service-related curriculum in a trade school or technical institute; OR Six semester hours in food and nutrition, dietetics, food service preparation, home economics, or hotel, food service, restaurant, or institutional management. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found

  • Prepares salads, wash dishes, clean and prepare fruits and veggies and clean trays
  • Prepares hot and cold beverages.
  • Operates dishwasher and clean dishes for every meal.
  • Set up steam lines and food carts.
  • Collects and dispose all garbage.
  • Reports to supervisor Food Service Specialist 6

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: Premium Pay: $3.00/HR - Worked Hours Only

Work Schedule: Hours vary Monday to Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to include some weekends and holidays.

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

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scores 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:

Name of Contact Person - CATHY W. SULLIVAN

Agency/Department Name - HUMAN RESOURCES/SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

Mailing Address - 4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

Phone Number - ...

Job ID: 488354462
Originally Posted on: 8/6/2025

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