Corrections Juvenile Food Production Worker

Columbia, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 2123 - 3822

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth - Columbia

132 Highway 850Columbia LA 71418

Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive law-abiding citizens. We are seeking reliable and safety-conscious individuals to join our food service team in secure care facilities. As a Corrections Juvenile Food Production Worker you will help prepare and serve meals while supervising youth engaged in kitchen and cleaning activities. This role supports OJJs rehabilitative mission by modeling professionalism structure and responsibility in daily operations.

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of food service experience or training in an institutional hospital military or commercial food service operation; OR

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

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

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 required onboarding programs

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:These vacancies are located at Swanson Center for Youth inColumbia LA.
Appointment: Full time
Compensation:The Corrections Juvenile Food Production Worker (pay grade level WS-205) has a special entrance rate of $1280 biweekly.
Other important information:The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).

The Office of Juvenile Justice will create a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting. Before applying applicant must meet the minimum qualification requirement.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete

For more information about this vacancy you may contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/Human Resources

In the event there is a preferred reemployment list for this position the position may be filled from that list with no other interviews.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide.
If you are contacted for an interview please let us knowat that timeif you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

About this Job Office of Juvenile JusticeSwanson Center for Youth - Columbia132 Highway 850Columbia LA 71418 Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive law-abiding citize...