College of Human Sciences & Education
University Laboratory School
Classified Wages as Earned - Food Service Specialist 3 (2 positions)
The University Laboratory School cafeteria caters to the 1400+ students that attend grades Kindergarten through 12th grade on a daily basis. The main function of the Food Service Specialist 3 is to perform advanced level cooking tasks within a food service operation. Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc.
20% Plans and directs the preparation of foods for immediate consumption and preservation of foods for future use
20% Estimates food needs and requisitions, receives ad distributes food supplies to subordinate cooks
15% Oversees assistants in mixing, kneading, and preparation of bread, rolls, biscuits, cakes and pastries
15% Performs work involving the use of high heat, open flames, and steam and is exposed to harsh chemicals, gases, and cleaners
15% Serves as a baker in a food service section
10% Performs the full range of cooking duties within a food service operation
5% Report to supervisor any unsafe working conditions and defective equipment. Other duties assigned
Minimum Qualifications: One year of food service experience in a food service operation; OR
One year of training in food technology, food service management, or in a food service-related curriculum in a trade school or technical institute; OR
Twelve semester hours in food and nutrition, dietetics, food service preparation, home economics, or hotel, food service, restaurant, or institutional management.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.