What are the responsibilities and job description for the CORRECTIONS JUVENILE FOOD PRODUCTION WORKER position at Office of Juvenile Justice?
About this Job
The 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 OJJ’s 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 Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, LA.Appointment: Full time
Compensation: The Corrections Juvenile Food Production Worker (pay grade level WS-205) has a special entrance rate of $1,280 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.
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
Garilyn.London@la.gov
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 the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide .
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if 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 Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $2,123 - $3,822