Lead Cook, Dietary Services & Patient Diets

State of Louisiana; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Veterans Homes in Bossier City, LA, is seeking a COOK (Food Service Specialist) to join our Dietary team. You will plan, prepare and serve meals meeting therapeutic diets and daily nutrition needs for veterans.

This on-site role offers 8-hour shifts, day or evening, weekends/holidays required, with a starting pay of $12.25 per hour plus a $2 premium per hour worked, and probationary or promotional appointment under the Louisiana State Civil Service.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience in a food service operation, OR training in food service management, OR coursework in food and nutrition.
• Ability to learn standardized recipes and coordinate with therapeutic diets.
• Experience leading other kitchen staff and ensuring sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation; estimate needs and adjust recipes as required.
• Learn standardized recipes aligned with menu and therapeutic diets; ensure correct patient diets.
• Supervise food service staff and student/community workers in food prep and sanitation.
• Maintain cleanliness of cooking utensils, kitchen, dining area and storage spaces.

Skills

Food service experience

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Leadership/lead worker

Education

One year of training in food service management or related curriculum

Twelve semester hours in food and nutrition / dietetics

Job description

The Louisiana Veterans Homes in Bossier City, LA, is seeking a COOK (Food Service Specialist) to join our Dietary team. You will plan, prepare and serve meals meeting therapeutic diets and daily nutrition needs for veterans.

This on-site role offers 8-hour shifts, day or evening, weekends/holidays required, with a starting pay of $12.25 per hour plus a $2 premium per hour worked, and probationary or promotional appointment under the Louisiana State Civil Service.