Food Service Specialist 1 - 3

State of Louisiana
Independence, LA


Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board-certified physicians.

This Food Service Specialist position islocated in the Nutritional Services Department. The incumbent serves as a cook that performs a full range of cooking duties within a food service operation and plans the preparation of foods for immediate consumption and preservation of food for future use.The shift will be determined by the Manager.No experience or training is required.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
  • Prepare multiple meals including patient special food for therapeutic diets, special formula diets per Registered Dietitian, and all other patient foods.

  • Serve as baker to include, but not limited to: mixing, kneading, and preparation of bread, rolls, biscuits, cakes, and pastries.

  • Estimates food needs and requisitions, receives, and distributes food supplies to subordinate cooks.

  • Performs work involving the use of high heat, open flames, and steam, and is exposed to harsh chemicals, gases, and cleaners.

  • Reports to supervisors any unsafe working conditions and defective equipment.

  • Performs duties that involve the cleaning and sanitation of the food service area.


Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression:This position may be filled as a Food Service Specialist 1, 2, or 3depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Work Schedule: Work hours vary and will be set by Manager.

The Food Service Specialist 1-3 vacancy is a full-time position located within the Nutritional Services department.


How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis 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:
Sonia Johnson
Lallie Kemp Medical Center Human Resources
52579 Hwy 51 South Independence, LA 70443
985-878-1384

sjoh83@lsuhsc.edu


Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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