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FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 5

State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana Salary
Bossier, LA Other
POSTED ON 11/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2026

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of 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. This position is located in the Nursing Department of the Northwest LA Veterans Home in Bossier City, Louisiana.

We’re looking for a Dietary Supervisor to help manage our Dietary team—a proactive, hard-working team, working to ensure that our Veterans' daily nutritional needs are met.  


If you're a hardworking Food Service Supervisor who is ready to work with a great team and serve Veterans, this could be the opportunity for you!
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.

Job Duties:  

*Provides direct and indirect supervision, guidance, and assistance to subordinate Food Service Specialists. Reviews and evaluates the performance of subordinates, counsels employees, trains staff, and approves leave. Instructs subordinates in proper food preparation, serving, storage, and cleaning. 

*Maintains accountability of foodstuffs, kitchen equipment, and supplies. Responsible for ensuring leftovers are utilized efficiently.


*Responsible for the final food product and adherence to standards to include quality, sanitation, and safety.  Ensures agency policy and procedures are followed. 


*Assist in food preparation when the shift is short.


*Prepare diet cards for distribution. Make sure appropriate meals are being served according to the diet order.


*Maintains records of meals served, leftovers, and meal ticket sales.


Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:  Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule:  Work hours are 8-hour shifts, which include DAY OR EVENING shifts.  

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $2.00 per hour worked.


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.

*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 posting, contact:
Cassandra Bell-Atkins
 LDVA/Northwest LA War Veterans Home
 3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
  Bossier City, LA  71112
Cassandra.Bell-Atkins@vetaffairs.la.gov

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

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