
Posting number: 0136-08032026FSS 2
Department: DVA-SE LA Veterans Home
Job classification: FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 2
Posting type: Open
Categories: Food Services
Join Our Mission to Serve Those Who Served
At the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, we take pride in caring for the men and women who have served our nation. Our mission is to provide high-quality food services in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and compassion
As a Food Service Specialist 2 with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that ensures our Veterans receive nutritious meals prepared and served with care. This role offers the opportunity to combine your culinary and service skills with a meaningful purpose— making a difference every day in the lives of Louisiana’s Veterans
Come join us and be part of something bigger: serving those who once served us.
Six months of food service experience in a food service operation; OR
Six months of training in food technology, food service management, or in a food service-related curriculum in a trade school or technical institute; OR
Six 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:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Compensation: Special Entrance Rate: $856.00 bi/weekly - $10.70/hour
Premium Pay $3.00/HR - Worked Hours Only
Work Schedule: Hours are from Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. to include some weekends and holidays.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scores 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:
Name of Contact Person - CATHY W. SULLIVAN
Agency/Department Name - HUMAN RESOURCES/SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME
Mailing Address - 4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084
Phone Number - 985-479-4080
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