FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 2

Nunez Community College; Reserve (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special Entrance Rate

Premium Pay

Job summary

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking a Food Service Specialist 2 to join our team in Reserve, LA. You will prepare meals, desserts, and beverages, while assisting with staff discussions and resolving incidents to ensure resident satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to procedures, with a schedule that includes weekdays and some weekends/holidays in Louisiana. Compensation reflects state employment standards.

Qualifications

• Six months of food service experience or related training.
• Six semester hours in food and nutrition or related field.
• Trade school training in food service management considered acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares salads, desserts, and beverages; cleans pots, pans, and utensils.
• Assists with staff performance discussions and conflict resolution under supervision.
• Supports quality assurance through audits and adherence to policies.
• Reports and helps resolve resident complaints and incidents.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and efficient work environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Food service exp

Food tech training

Nutrition coursework

Education

Trade school training in food service

Six semester hours in food and nutrition

Job description

Join Our Mission to Serve Those Who Served

At the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, we take pride in caring for the men and women who have served our nation. Our mission is to provide high-quality food services in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and compassion.

As a Food Service Specialist 2 with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, you'll be part of a dedicated team that ensures our Veterans receive nutritious meals prepared and served with care. This role offers the opportunity to combine your culinary and service skills with a meaningful purpose - making a difference every day in the lives of Louisiana's Veterans.

Come join us and be part of something bigger: serving those who once served us.

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.

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

Job Duties:

• Prepares salads, desserts, and beverages; performs extensive cleaning, including washing pots, pans, utensils, and defrosting coolers and refrigerators.
• Assists with staff performance discussions, disciplinary recommendations, and conflict resolution under the direction of the Food Service Specialist 6.
• Supports quality assurance through audits, in-services, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Reports and helps resolve resident complaints and incidents.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and efficient work environment for residents and staff.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: Special Entrance Rate: $856.00 bi/weekly - $10.70/hour

Premium Pay: $3.00/HR - Worked Hours Only

Work Schedule: Hours are from Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.-7:30 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.

Contact Information:

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 - 985-479-4080

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