Therapeutic Diets Food Service Specialist

State of Louisiana; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Food Services Specialist 1-3 to join a mission-driven team delivering nutrition services to residents.

You will follow planned menus and therapeutic diets, prepare meals, snacks, and substitutions under supervision, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen.

This role offers a probationary or permanent appointment with 8-hour shifts and shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus and recipes.
• Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
• Prepare residents' snacks and meals according to their medically prescribed diet order and daily menu.
• Seek approval from supervisor or Registered Dietitian for meal substitutions and record substitutions according to established procedure.
• Prepare a meal and have food items ready to serve according to agency's established meal schedule.
• Perform assigned cleaning duties according to established cleaning schedule and facility procedures, utilizing proper cleaning chemicals.
• Ensure the Nutrition Services Department is clean and sanitary, in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.

Job description

The Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Food Services Specialist 1-3 to join a mission-driven team delivering nutrition services to residents.

You will follow planned menus and therapeutic diets, prepare meals, snacks, and substitutions under supervision, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen.

This role offers a probationary or permanent appointment with 8-hour shifts and shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.