Youth Kitchen Lead: Plan, Cook & Mentor Meals

AMIkids; Branch (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Health Benefits

PTO & Paid Holidays

Wellness Benefits

Pension Plan / 403B

Employee discounts

Job summary

AMIkids in Louisiana seeks a Food Service Worker to plan, prepare, and serve meals while guiding youth in food safety and nutrition. You will supervise youths under instruction, ensure quality menu planning, and maintain records and inventories in a compliant program environment.

The role emphasizes safety, behavior redirection, and positive role modeling, with duties spanning daily food production, event catering, and equipment upkeep in a supervised setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience.
• ServSafe certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and submit weekly Program menus to supervisor within required time frame.
• Supervise and instruct youth in menu planning, food prep, and meal service.
• Oversee recycling and waste disposal per local procedures.
• Plan and prepare meals for special events (trips, graduations, holidays).
• Submit and maintain weekly food inventory per policies and contract standards.
• Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Maintain safe storage of kitchen facilities, equipment, and food.
• Follow kitchen emergency evacuation, injury, and fire drill procedures.
• Maintain kitchen production records and inventories; audit docs and logs.
• Provide safety, supervision, counseling, and positive role modeling for youth.
• Communicate repairs and supply needs to supervisor.
• Teach youth to maintain kitchen equipment per standards.
• Keep and submit daily production records and counts.
• Document inventories, temperature logs, and production records.
• Maintain NSLP, USDA, and DHHS reports documentation.
• Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth.
• Use Behavior Modification System to redirect and coach youth.
• Prevent and intervene in youth incidents using mandated training methods.
• Administer first aid and CPR per national standards.
• Supervise for absent instructors as directed by supervisors.
• Participate in day trips and activities including sports, cleaning, grounds, and equipment moves.
• Attend behavioral and youth awards meetings with staff.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AMIkids in Louisiana seeks a Food Service Worker to plan, prepare, and serve meals while guiding youth in food safety and nutrition. You will supervise youths under instruction, ensure quality menu planning, and maintain records and inventories in a compliant program environment.

The role emphasizes safety, behavior redirection, and positive role modeling, with duties spanning daily food production, event catering, and equipment upkeep in a supervised setting.