Food Service Specialist 3 (WAE/PRN)

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Louisiana Veterans Homes is seeking a dedicated WAE/PRN Food Service Specialist to plan and direct food preparation, estimate needs, and adjust recipes for production requirements in the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.

The role requires at least one year of food service experience or related training; it also involves supervising kitchen staff and ensuring quality baked goods produced under dietary plans. Premium pay of $1.00 per hour is included.

Formación

• One year of food service experience in a food service operation.
• One year of training in food technology, food service management, or in a food service-related curriculum in a trade school or technical institute.
• Twelve semester hours in food and nutrition, dietetics, food service preparation, home economics, or hotel, food service, restaurant, or institutional management.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as an advanced-level cook.
• Estimate food needs and requisitions, receive, and distribute food supplies to subordinate cooks.
• Plan and direct the preparation of foods for immediate consumption and the preservation of foods for future use.
• Report to supervisors any unsafe working conditions and defective equipment.
• Oversee assistants in mixing, kneading, and preparing bread, rolls, biscuits, cakes, and pastries.
• Estimate ingredients and requisition supplies; receive and distribute supplies to subordinates.
• Inspect bakery supplies for conformance to specifications and assess quality and adherence to required quality.
• Assume complete responsibility for the preparation and production of all baked items in accordance with menus prepared by registered dietitians.
• Calculate and adjust recipes according to production requirements and accurately weigh and measure all ingredients to ensure conformity of products.

Conocimientos

Advanced level cooking

Food service planning

Recipe adjustment

Educación

One year of food service experience

One year of food technology/training

Twelve semester hours in food and nutrition

Descripción del empleo

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 the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate WAE/PRN Food Service Specialist to plan and direct the preparation of food, prepare, and serve food as assigned on the daily production schedule. You will estimate food needs and calculate and adjust recipes according to production requirements.

One year of food service experience in a food service operation; OR

One year of training in food technology, food service management, or in a food service-related curriculum in a trade school or technical institute; OR

Twelve 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:

• Serve as an advanced-level cook.
• Estimate food needs and requisitions, receive, and distribute food supplies to subordinate cooks.
• Plan and direct the preparation of foods for immediate consumption and the preservation of foods for future use.
• Report to supervisors any unsafe working conditions and defective equipment.
• Oversee assistants in mixing, kneading, and preparing bread, rolls, biscuits, cakes, and pastries.
• Estimate ingredients and requisition supplies; receive and distribute supplies to subordinates.
• Inspect bakery supplies for conformance to specifications and assess quality and adherence to required quality.
• Assume complete responsibility for the preparation and production of all baked items in accordance with menus prepared by registered dietitians.
• Calculate and adjust recipes according to production requirements and accurately weigh and measure all ingredients to ensure conformity of products.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Classified WAE/PRN

Compensation: This position includes a premium pay of $1.00 per hour for each hour physically worked.

Location: Dietary Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana

Work Schedule: WAE/PRN employees are only allowed to work 1245 hours within a twelve-month period and are not eligible for or entitled to state benefits, leave earning, and paid holidays.

Contact Information:

Jamaile Burton

DVA-NE Louisiana Veterans Home

Human Resources Analyst

[e-mail]

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