Food Service Specialist 2

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of 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.

Are you passionate about creating safe, clean, and welcoming environments? Were seeking a dedicated Custodian to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and infection control in accordance with Louisiana state licensure, Veterans Administration certification, and CDC guidelines.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Play a vital role in protecting our Veterans and their families

• Gain expertise in professional-level sanitation and infection prevention

• Be part of a supportive team committed to excellence and health safety

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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:

• Performs food service work to include: preparation of meals, beverages, and snacks.
• Performs heavy manual extensive cleaning activities.
• Sets up steam lines, food carts, special diet trays, etc.
• Ensures condiment containers are filled, serves food trays as directed by supervisor.
• Operates dishwasher and stores clean dishes after each meal.
• Practices good personal and food sanitation regulations.
• Collects and disposes of all garbage accumulated in the kitchen, dish room, dining room and garbage disposal

Position-Specific Details:

**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 .

FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 2

PREMIUM PAY: + $3.00/HR - Worked Hours Only

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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Contact Information: Cathy Sullivan ...