FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 1/WAE/PRN

DVA-SW LA Veterans Home; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking a compassionate Food Service Specialist 1 to assist dietary staff in providing high-quality care to our honored veterans. This role supports meal preparation and sanitation within a government setting.

No experience is required, and the appointment is Classified WAE with a not-to-exceed limit of hours in a 12-month period; retention pay is available per hour worked.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Helps with the preparation of food.
• Performs heavy manual, extensive cleaning activities.
• Set up steam lines, food carts, and special diet trays.
• Operates dishwasher and stores clean dishes.
• Practice good personal and food sanitation regulations and report unsafe conditions. Collect and dispose of garbage.

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Home 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 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. Join a team dedicated to serving those who served. The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking a compassionate Food Service Specialist 1 to aid dietary staff in providing high-quality care to our honored veterans. This WAE government position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Serve 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:

• Helps with the preparation of food.
• Performs heavy manual, extensive cleaning activities.
• Set up steam lines, food carts, and special diet trays.
• Operates dishwasher and stores clean dishes.
• Practice good personal and food sanitation regulations and report unsafe conditions. Collect and dispose of garbage.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Classified WAE (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)

Compensation: This position is eligible for retention pay (per hour worked).

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