Food Service Specialist 1 - 3

State Of Louisiana

Independence, LA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,733–$3,120
SKILLS
Acute Care, Bakery, Cook Dishes, Critical Care, Emergency Care, Food Services, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Operations Planning, Sanitation, State Government
LOCATION
Independence, LA
POSTED
10 days ago

Food Service Specialist 1 - 3

Salary

$1,733.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly

Location

Independence, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LAK221738FSS1-3_6.2.26

Department

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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 1-3 position is located 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.

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:

  • 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 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). 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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

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 Years Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
  • Mardi Gras,
  • Good Friday,
  • Memorial Day,
  • Independence Day,
  • Labor Day,
  • Veterans Day,
  • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
  • Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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
  • Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Have you included all of your work history on your application? Please note that you will not be able to make updates after submission.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a current Lallie Kemp employee?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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