Corrections Juvenile Food Production Worker

Office of Juvenile Justice – Jetson Center for Youth

15200 Old Scenic Hwy., Baker, LA 70714

Position: Corrections Juvenile Food Production Worker

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice is powered by a mission that truly matters: protecting our communities while helping youth build safer, healthier, and more successful futures. We are looking for reliable, safety-focused individuals to join our dedicated food service team, where your work directly supports that mission every single day.

As a Corrections Juvenile Food Production Worker, you’ll play a meaningful role in preparing and serving meals while guiding youth through structured kitchen and cleaning routines. Your consistency, professionalism, and positive leadership help reinforce OJJ’s rehabilitative approach by modeling responsibility, teamwork, and positive daily habits. If you’re dependable, mission-driven, and ready to make a real impact, this role offers a powerful opportunity to support youth growth while contributing to a safe, well‑run facility.

• 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.
• Must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).
• 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.

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals in accordance with facility menus and dietary guidelines.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the 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.

Work Location: Jetson Center for Youth in Baker, Louisiana.

Appointment: Full-time, Probational.

Compensation: Corrections Juvenile Food Production Worker (pay grade level WS-205) has a special entrance rate of $1,280 biweekly.

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.