What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Specialist 3 position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
Supplemental Information
For Additional Information Concerning This Job Posting Contact
Jennifer Isaac
LSUS Department of Human Resource Management
Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS
(318) 797-5279
LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu
LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.
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.
MINIMUM 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.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To perform advanced level cooking tasks within a food service operation.
Level Of Work
Advanced.
Supervision Received
General from a Food Service Specialist 5 or above.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Location of Work:
All state agencies.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Food Service Specialist 2 by presence of advanced-level cooking tasks.
Differs from Food Service Specialist 4-A and 4-B by the absence of complex food service activities involving highly specialized research studies or preparing/serving specialized food products according to the guidelines of a franchise operation.
Differs from Food Service Specialist 5 by the absence of supervisory responsibility.
Examples of Work
Cooking Duties
Serves as advanced level cook.
Performs the full range of cooking duties within a food service operation.
Estimates food needs and requisitions, receives, and distributes food supplies to subordinate cooks.
Plans and directs the preparation of foods for immediate consumption and preservation of foods for future use.
Performs work involving the use of high heat, open flames, and steam, and is exposed to harsh chemicals, gases, and cleansers.
Reports to supervisors any unsafe working conditions and defective equipment.
Baking Duties
Serves as baker in a food service section.
Oversees assistants in mixing, kneading, and preparation of bread, rolls, biscuits, cakes, and pastries.
Estimates ingredients and requisitions supplies; receives and distributes supplies to subordinates.
Inspects bakery supplies for conformance to specifications and assesses quality and adherence to quality required.
Assumes complete responsibility for preparation and production of all baked items in accordance with menus prepared by registered dietitians.
Calculates and adjusts recipes according to production requirements and accurately weighs and measures all ingredients to ensure conformity of products.
For Additional Information Concerning This Job Posting Contact
Jennifer Isaac
LSUS Department of Human Resource Management
Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS
(318) 797-5279
LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu
LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.
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.
- Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
MINIMUM 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.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To perform advanced level cooking tasks within a food service operation.
Level Of Work
Advanced.
Supervision Received
General from a Food Service Specialist 5 or above.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Location of Work:
All state agencies.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Food Service Specialist 2 by presence of advanced-level cooking tasks.
Differs from Food Service Specialist 4-A and 4-B by the absence of complex food service activities involving highly specialized research studies or preparing/serving specialized food products according to the guidelines of a franchise operation.
Differs from Food Service Specialist 5 by the absence of supervisory responsibility.
Examples of Work
Cooking Duties
Serves as advanced level cook.
Performs the full range of cooking duties within a food service operation.
Estimates food needs and requisitions, receives, and distributes food supplies to subordinate cooks.
Plans and directs the preparation of foods for immediate consumption and preservation of foods for future use.
Performs work involving the use of high heat, open flames, and steam, and is exposed to harsh chemicals, gases, and cleansers.
Reports to supervisors any unsafe working conditions and defective equipment.
Baking Duties
Serves as baker in a food service section.
Oversees assistants in mixing, kneading, and preparation of bread, rolls, biscuits, cakes, and pastries.
Estimates ingredients and requisitions supplies; receives and distributes supplies to subordinates.
Inspects bakery supplies for conformance to specifications and assesses quality and adherence to quality required.
Assumes complete responsibility for preparation and production of all baked items in accordance with menus prepared by registered dietitians.
Calculates and adjusts recipes according to production requirements and accurately weighs and measures all ingredients to ensure conformity of products.
