FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 1-3

State of Louisiana; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC) in Alexandria, LA seeks a Food Services Specialist 1-3 to join a team providing patient-centered nutrition services in a licensed facility. No prior experience required; on-the-job training will be provided as part of a dedicated, mission-driven environment.

The role includes preparing meals for regular and therapeutic diets, following planned menus, and maintaining sanitation in accordance with health guidelines, with 8-hour shifts and

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus and recipes.
• Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
• Prepare residents' snacks and meals according to their medically prescribed diet order and daily menu.
• Seek approval from supervisor or Registered Dietitian for meal substitutions and record substitutions according to established procedure.
• Prepare a meal and have food items ready to serve according to agency's established meal schedule.
• Perform assigned cleaning duties according to established cleaning schedule and facility procedures, utilizing proper cleaning chemicals.
• Ensure the Nutrition Services Department is clean and sanitary, in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.

Job description

Food Services Specialist 1-3

to join our dedicated team at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC) —a facility committed to providing active treatment and healthcare services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and orthopedic disabilities in the least restrictive environment.

If you’re compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting—this could be the opportunity for you!

No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus and recipes.
• Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
• Prepare residents' snacks and meals according to their medically prescribed diet order and daily menu.
• Seek approval from supervisor or Registered Dietitian for meal substitutions and record substitutions according to established procedure.
• Prepare a meal and have food items ready to serve according to agency's established meal schedule.
• Perform assigned cleaning duties according to established cleaning schedule and facility procedures, utilizing proper cleaning chemicals.
• Ensure the Nutrition Services Department is clean and sanitary, in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Probation, Permanent, Job appointment, WAE. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of the Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center.
• Work Schedule: Will be required to work 8-hour shifts; shifts will be determined based on facility needs.
• Career Progression: This position can be filled as a Food Service Specialist 1, 2, or 3 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation

• $0.90 - 2nd shift evenings 2 pm-10:30 pm
• $0.50 - 3rd shift nights 10 pm-6:30 am
• $0.50 - All shifts weekend/Holidays

Contact Information

Central LA Supports and Services Center

5400 Coliseum Blvd

Alexandria, Louisiana 71303

318-487-5484

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