Culinary Art Assistant for Youth Nutrition Services

Lane County Government; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane County Youth Services is seeking an Extra Help Culinary Art Assistant to support Nutrition Services for justice-involved youth. The position helps prepare approximately 30,000 meals and snacks per year for youth in detention and education/work crews at the MLK Education Center.

The role involves food preparation, campus and community catering, and culinary education activities, with direct interaction with youth to foster skills, responsibility, and positive connections.

Qualifications

• One year of experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities (as stated in the job notes).
• Experience working with youth or young adults in correctional, treatment, educational, or care settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial food preparation practices and/or catering operations is desired.
• ServSafe Food Safety certification within 6 months of employment and a Food Handler’s Card within 30 days are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal and snack preparation and campus/community catering.
• Support garden, greenhouse, and culinary education activities.
• Work directly with youth, using cooking programs to build skills and positive connections.
• Conduct verbal de-escalation and, when necessary, physical intervention in crisis situations.

Skills

Experience with youth

Culinary / food preparation

De-escalation skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Lane County Youth Services is seeking an Extra Help Culinary Art Assistant to support Nutrition Services for justice-involved youth. The position helps prepare approximately 30,000 meals and snacks per year for youth in detention and education/work crews at the MLK Education Center.

The role involves food preparation, campus and community catering, and culinary education activities, with direct interaction with youth to foster skills, responsibility, and positive connections.