CORRECTIONS JUVENILE FOOD PRODUCTION WORKER

Office of Juvenile Justice Jetson Center for Youth 15200 Old Scenic Hwy., Baker, LA 70714 The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a powerful mission: protecting our communities while helping youth build safer, healthier, and more successful futures. We are seeking reliable, safety-focused individuals to join our dedicated food service team. As a Corrections Juvenile Food Production Worker, you will play an essential role in preparing and serving meals while guiding youth through structured kitchen and cleaning activities. Your leadership and professionalism help reinforce OJJ's rehabilitative mission by modeling responsibility, consistency, and positive daily habits. One year of food service experience or training in an institutional, hospital, military, or commercial food service operation; OR Twelve semester hours in food and nutrition, dietetics, or institutional management. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Prepare, cook, and serve meals in accordance with facility menus and dietary guidelines Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and storage areas Supervise youth assigned to food service duties, ensuring safety and compliance Operate kitchen equipment and follow institutional food safety protocols Assist with inventory, storage, and portion control Uphold confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and trauma-informed care standards Participate in PREA training and other required onboarding programs

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:

This vacancy is located at Jetson Center for Youth in Baker, Louisiana .

Appointment:

Full time,

Probational Compensation:

The Corrections Juvenile Food Production Worker (pay grade level WS-205) has a special entrance rate of $1,280 biweekly. The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c) .

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources Garilyn.

London@la.gov In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment. The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE:

Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.