State of Louisiana
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Plan and direct the preparation of foods, 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.
Serve as advanced‑level cook.
Estimate food needs and requisition, 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.
Qualifications
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.
Position-Specific Details Appointment Type:
Probational or Promotional
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
How To Apply No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
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Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jamaile Burton
DVA-NE Louisiana Veterans Home
Human Resources Analyst
Jamaile.Burton@la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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Responsibilities
Plan and direct the preparation of foods, 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.
Serve as advanced‑level cook.
Estimate food needs and requisition, 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.
Qualifications
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.
Position-Specific Details Appointment Type:
Probational or Promotional
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
How To Apply No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*
Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jamaile Burton
DVA-NE Louisiana Veterans Home
Human Resources Analyst
Jamaile.Burton@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