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FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 1-3

Nunez Community College
Alexandria, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

About this Job



We’re looking for a Food Services Specialist 1-3 to join our dedicated team at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC)—a facility committed to providing active treatment and healthcare services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and orthopedic disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
This position will prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus and recipes.

If you’re compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting—this could be the opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:
- Review menus prior to preparation of food.
- Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus and recipes.
- Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
- Prepare residents' snacks and meals according to their medically prescribed diet order and daily menu.
- Seek approval from supervisor or Registered Dietitian for meal substitutions and record substitutions according to established procedure.
- Prepare a meal and have food items ready to serve according to agency's established meal schedule.
- Perform assigned cleaning duties according to established cleaning schedule and facility procedures, utilizing proper cleaning chemicals.
- Ensure the Nutrition Services Department is clean and sanitary, in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probation, Permanent, Job appointment, WAE. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of the Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center.

Work Schedule: Will be required to work 8-hour shifts; shifts will be determined based on facility needs.

Career Progression: This position can be filled as a Food Service Specialist 1, 2, or 3 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation:

Shift Differential (for actual hours worked):
$0.90 - 2nd shift evenings 2 pm-10:30 pm
$0.50 - 3rd shift nights 10 pm-6:30 am
$0.50 - All shifts weekend/Holidays

How To Apply:

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.

  • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill 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:

Central LA Supports and Services Center

5400 Coliseum Blvd

Alexandria, Louisiana 71303

318-487-5484

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

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