Food Preparation Center Coordinator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Food Preparation Center Coordinator to supervise kitchen operations, prepare meals, and ensure compliance with nutrition and safety standards at the Newport facility. This executive-level position requires strong leadership and reliability in a high-pressure environment.

Salary ranges from $33,118.80 to $48,705.12 annually with full-time status and eligibility for overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Four years of sub-professional or professional experience in a food service operation.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the preparation of food and provides general cooking in a DJJ facility.
• Prepares food and provides general cooking.
• Prepares menus and consults with nutritionist and other professionals.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Job Title

Food Preparation Center Coordinator

Pay Grade

11

Salary

$33,118.80 - $48,705.12 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

590 Columbia Street

Newport, KY 41071 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

• Supervises the preparation of food and provides general cooking in a Department of Juvenile Justice(DJJ) facility.
• Prepares food and provides general cooking.
• Prepares menus, consults with nutritionist and otherprofessional contacts.
• Maintains records of amount of food served and number served.
• Prepares all forms for federal school lunch program.
• Maintains records for government commoditiesreceived and used; provides forms to the Department of Agriculture.
• Provides instructional kitchen skills to juveniles assigned to kitchen duties.
• Ensures proper supervision of juveniles.
• Prepares food requisitions and maintains food inventories.
• Maintains logs and inventory books onreceived and used foods and supplies.
• Maintains routine records for daily costs of meals.
• Maintains and reports attendance on juveniles for federal programs.
• Ensures new food items arereceived, checked, dated and stored properly.
• This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the AppointingAuthority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Four years of sub professional or professional experience in a food service operation.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

NONE

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jessica Johnson at [e-mail] or 859-292-6371.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D