Logo
State of Louisiana

FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 3

State of Louisiana, Bossier City, Louisiana, United States, 71111

Save Job

Overview The Louisiana Veterans Homes mission is to serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary goal is to deliver quality nursing care to eligible veterans, helping them reach the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

Location: Northwest LA Veterans Home, Bossier City, Louisiana (Dietary Department).

Position We’re looking for a

COOK

to join our dietary team—a proactive, hard‑working team dedicated to meeting Veterans’ daily nutritional needs.

Key Qualifications

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

One year of training in food technology, food service management, or a related curriculum at 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

Plan and direct the preparation of foods, prepare and serve food as assigned on the daily production schedule; estimate food needs and adjust recipes according to production requirements.

Study and learn standardized recipes that coordinate with the menu and therapeutic diets; assume complete responsibility for serving the correct diet to each patient.

Learn patient eating area assignments and serving procedures.

Serve as lead worker to food service specialists 1's & 2's, student workers, patient workers, and community service workers in food preparation, food service, and sanitation.

Clean cooking utensils and keep kitchen, dining room, and storage areas clean.

Position‑Specific Details Appointment Type:

Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule:

8‑hour shifts, including day or evening shifts; weekends and holidays required.

Compensation:

$12.25 per hour, with eligible premium pay of $2.00 per hour worked.

How to Apply No Civil Service test score is required for this vacancy.

To apply, click the Apply link above and complete an electronic application. The application can also be used for future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections; incomplete applications may be rejected.

Contact Information Cassandra Bell‑Atkins

LDVA/Northwest LA War Veterans Home

3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway

Bossier City, LA 71112

Cassandra.Bell-Atkins@vetaffairs.la.gov

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

#J-18808-Ljbffr