Juvenile Kitchen Lead - Food Service & Safety

State of Louisiana; Columbia (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is seeking reliable individuals to join the food service team as Corrections Juvenile Food Production Workers at Swanson Center for Youth in Columbia, LA. You will help prepare and serve meals while supervising youth in kitchen and cleaning activities, modeling professionalism and responsibility.

Role requires adherence to safety standards, dietary guidelines, and PREA training.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience or training in an institutional, hospital, military, or commercial food service operation.
• Twelve semester hours in food and nutrition, dietetics, or institutional management.
• Ability to supervise youth in food service activities and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 onboarding programs.

Skills

Supervise youth

Food handling

Safety conscious

Education

One year food service experience or training in an institutional, hospital, military, or commercial operation

Twelve semester hours in food and nutrition, dietetics, or institutional management

Job description

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is seeking reliable individuals to join the food service team as Corrections Juvenile Food Production Workers at Swanson Center for Youth in Columbia, LA. You will help prepare and serve meals while supervising youth in kitchen and cleaning activities, modeling professionalism and responsibility.

Role requires adherence to safety standards, dietary guidelines, and PREA training.