Juvenile Justice Kitchen & Nutrition Specialist

Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Food Support Worker to prepare and serve meals in a secure juvenile facility. You will work at all stations in the food service area, following recipes, pull sheets, and safety guidelines.

The role requires adherence to HACCP standards, accurate temperature logs, and inventory support. Overtime and rotating shifts are common, with background checks and drug screening part of the process.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to operate food service equipment safely.
• Ability to stand long periods and perform heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods according to recipes and pull sheets.
• Serve meals to youth and staff in a secure facility.
• Maintain sanitation and HACCP guidelines.
• Complete temperature logs and production records.
• Assist with inventory and loading/unloading deliveries.
• Follow daily menus and special diet orders.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.

Skills

Food safety

Equipment operation

Stamina

Education

Vocational/Technical program in food service

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Food Support Worker to prepare and serve meals in a secure juvenile facility. You will work at all stations in the food service area, following recipes, pull sheets, and safety guidelines.

The role requires adherence to HACCP standards, accurate temperature logs, and inventory support. Overtime and rotating shifts are common, with background checks and drug screening part of the process.