FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 2

DVA-SE LA Veterans Home; Reserve (NM); Sur place; USD 30 880 000 - 47 467 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking a Food Service Specialist 2 to prepare salads, desserts, and beverages and to help maintain a clean, safe kitchen for residents and staff. The role supports QA processes and helps resolve resident concerns while working under supervision within a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with varied hours, including early mornings and some weekends/holidays, and a probationary appointment with special entrance rate

Qualifications

• Six months of food service experience OR six months of training in food technology or food service management OR six semester hours in food and nutrition or related programs.

Responsabilités

• Prepares salads, desserts, and beverages; washes pots, pans, utensils; defrosts coolers and refrigerators.
• Assists with staff performance discussions and disciplinary recommendations.
• 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.

Connaissances

Food service experience

Formation

Trade school training in food service

Dietetics / nutrition coursework

Description du poste

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.

• 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

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.