FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 3

Job #2015-10-cba

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For further information about this vacancy contact:

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

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.

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.