Posting number: NELVH-227988-FSS5
Department: DVA-NE LA Veterans Home
Job classification: FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 5
Posting type: Open
Categories: Food Services
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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.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Food Service Specialist Supervisor to serve as the shift supervisor over a group of lower-level Food Service Specialists and those engaged in activities in a food service operation.
Three years of food service experience in a food service operation; OR
Three years of training in food technology, food service management, or in a food service-related curriculum in a trade school or technical institute; OR
Thirty-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.
The Food Service Specialist Supervisor:
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
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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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.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Talyah Lewis
Human Resources Supervisor
Talyah.Lewis@la.gov
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