FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I (2101)

Salary : $29,633.00 Annually

Location : West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type : Permanent

Job Number : 2101-17R

Department : Jefferson Community Actions Programs - Food Services 1060

Division : Head Start Food Services 1060-202

Opening Date : 10 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL THREE (3) CURRENT FULL-TIME WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS.

This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this position is to prepare and serve all food as assigned by the Food Service Manager or Dietician (or Food Service Technician II in absence of Food Service Manager or Dietician) in compliance with sanitation procedures. This position is responsible for preparing, cooking, baking and serving meals and snacks in an institutional kitchen, working from a prepared menu and established recipes. Work is subject to review by means of inspection of the kitchen, quality of food served, and analysis of food costs. Work is performed under close supervision of the Food Service Technician II II and Food Service Manager. Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixers, steam cookers, food choppers, ovens, and ranges. Performs various cleaning duties to include : dishes and utensils, floors, refrigerators, and other equipment, storeroom, eat in areas, etc... Handles related duties to include : stocking shelves, monitoring refrigerator temperature, setting tables, moving and storing food and supply inventory. Provides assistance to the Food Service Technician II and Food Service Manager, and performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age; PLUS , must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and the ability to perform manual work.

NOTE : Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15 : 587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

NON-COMPETITIVE : All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility letter for FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.

JOB POSTING NO. 2101-17R

DATE : 08 / 31 / 07

AMENDED : 10 / 08 / 21

RE-OPENED : 10 / 03 / 25

Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below :

Application Offices

East Jefferson : Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson : Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.

Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is

usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.

Sick Leave

Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.

Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.

Holidays

Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

Life Insurance

All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.

Extra insurance may be purchased.

Medical Insurance

An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their

dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of

the premiums for dependents.

A Flexible Benefits Plan

Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health

insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings

Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.

Retirement

Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement

System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after

January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service

is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with

10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.

Tenure Payment

Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.

Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.

Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)

Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer

up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.

Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without

penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.

Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.

may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are REQUIRED to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
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Are you at least 18 years old?

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Are you able to follow written and verbal instructions?

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Are you able to perform manual work?

Required Question