Food Service Specialist 1 / Part Time

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana Veterans Homes is seeking a Part-Time Food Service Specialist to support the Dietary department and ensure basic food service duties are carried out in a fast-paced environment. The role requires teamwork, willingness to learn, and a dependable work ethic within our nursing care setting for veterans.

Appointment is Part-time WAE, not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period. For more information, contact Louisiana Veterans Home HR at [e-mail] or

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• Team player with willingness to learn and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares salads; cuts desserts; makes tea, jello, and sandwiches; and fills salt and pepper shakers prior to mealtime.
• Washes, chops, and cuts vegetables; opens cans and assists food preparation specialists in preparing foods prior to cooking.
• Measures and assembles ingredients.
• Washes dishes and pots.
• Performs duties that involve the cleaning and sanitation of the food service area.

Skills

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing 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 them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

The Louisiana Veterans Homes is seeking a hardworking and dependable Part Time Food Service Specialist to assist with the sufficient preparation and operation of the Dietary department. This role is vital in ensuring basic-level food service preparation duties within the food service operation. The ideal candidate a team player, willing to learn, and be able to maintain job requirements in a fast-paced environment. Join our dedicated team in serving those who served.

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:

The Food Service Specialist WAE requires dietary work for the Louisiana Veterans' Home and will perform specific functions such as:

• Prepares salads; cuts desserts; makes tea, jello, and sandwiches; and fills salt and pepper shakers prior to mealtime.
• Washes, chops, and cuts vegetables; opens cans and assists food preparation specialists in preparing foods prior to cooking.
• Measures and assembles ingredients.
• Washes dishes and pots.
• Performs duties that involve the cleaning and sanitation of the food service area.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Part-time WAE - not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact Louisiana Veterans Home HR:

Sycondria Wilson-Brumfield or Adrainne Bergeron

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

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