Juvenile Food Service Worker (Corrections)

State of Louisiana; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana, Acadiana Center for Youth, Bunkie, LA, is seeking a Corrections Juvenile Food Production Worker to prepare and serve meals while supervising youth in kitchen activities. This full-time role requires adherence to safety, confidentiality, and trauma-informed practices within a secure care setting.

Minimum qualifications include 1 year of institutional food service experience or 12 credit hours in related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year food service experience or training in an institutional setting.
• Twelve credit hours in food/nutrition or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals per 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 following safety protocols.
• Assist with inventory, storage, and portion control.
• Uphold confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and trauma-informed care standards.
• Participate in PREA training and onboarding programs.

Education

One year of food service experience or training in institutional/ hospital/ military/ commercial operation

Twelve semester hours in food and nutrition/ dietetics/ institutional management

Tools

Sanitation procedures

Job description

State of Louisiana, Acadiana Center for Youth, Bunkie, LA, is seeking a Corrections Juvenile Food Production Worker to prepare and serve meals while supervising youth in kitchen activities. This full-time role requires adherence to safety, confidentiality, and trauma-informed practices within a secure care setting.

Minimum qualifications include 1 year of institutional food service experience or 12 credit hours in related fields.