What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Specialist 1, 2 or 3 position at State of Louisiana?
Supplemental Information
Must be able to work in a standing position for up to 8 hours a day and lift up to 75 lbs on a daily basis.
Starting rate is $10.00 per hour for a Food Service Specialist 1 with an additional $1.20 per hours worked. FSS 2 $10.70 and FSS 3 $12.25. There is also an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.
Rate of pay is dependent on applicants’ qualifications.
Please list all relevant work experience and education in the Employment History section of your application, this is a vital step in qualifying for these vacancies and determining the offering rate.
This is a Civil Service Position.- This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.
- Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.
- This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
Minimum Qualifications
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.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Salary : $10
