FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 1, 2 or 3

FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 1, 2 or 3

• New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
• Staff- Classified
• Auxiliaries

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Opening Date: 7/10/2026

Closing Date: 7/23/2026

Title: FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 1,2 or 3

Employee Type: Staff- Classified

Department: Cafeteria-Medical Education Bl

Campus Location: CAFETERIA

Job Summary/Basic Functions

To perform basic level food service preparation duties within a food service operation. Under close instruction and supervision from the Food Service Specialist 5 and Director of Dining Services, the incumbent in this position will perform support service duties within the Cafeteria. In addition, the incumbent is expected to be fully knowledgeable about and comply with the policies, procedures, calendar of events, and deadlines of the retail operation as established by the Director of the individual Auxiliary Enterprises'' section. The incumbent is also expected to protect the interest and/or assets of the cafeteria and thus the State of Louisiana.

Other Information About the Position

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Auxiliary Enterprises/Dining Services is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Food Service Specialist 1, 2 or 3.

Must be able to work in a standing position for up to 8 hours a day and lift up to 75 lbs. on a daily basis.

This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG).

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Food Service Specialist 1, 2 or 3) depending 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.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Cashier for cafe, kiosk and dental school (if needed)
• Preparing/Serving Items from the grill station or serving food from the hotline
• Take orders, make coffee beverages in coffee kiosk (if needed)
• Performs duties that involve the cleaning and sanitation of the food service area
• Helps with assembly and transport of food to and from food service areas
• Stocking of storage areas upon delivery of inventory
• Other basic kitchen duties as instructed by supervisors

Minimum Qualifications

Number of years required to perform the job: 0 for FSS1, 6 months FSS 2 and 1 year FSS 3

Type of experience required to perform the job: Six months of food service experience in a food service operation; OR

Six months of training in food technology, food service management, or in a food service-related curriculum in a trade school or technical institute; OR

Six semester hours in food and nutrition, dietetics, food service preparation, home economics, or hotel, food service, restaurant, or institutional management.

Additional Information About This Position

• This is a Civil Service Position.
• This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.
• Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.
• To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. Louisiana Department of State Civil Service: Job Information and Test Finder
• This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

Starting rate is $10.00 per hour for a Food Service Specialist 1 with an additional $1.20 per hours worked. FSS 2 $10.70 and FSS 3 $12.25. There is also an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.

List all relevant work experience and education in the "Employment History" section of your application, resume's will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Experience not listed will not be considered in determining rate of pay.

Additional Information About Our School/Department

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Timethia Brown HR Specialist

LSU Health Sciences Center

HR Management Department

504.568.4835