The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Supervises all cook staff at facility. Directs the food service operations to include food acquisition and preparation, dining room service and sanitation for the kitchen.
- Provides on the job training programs in the areas of sanitation, food preparation, storage, personal hygiene, meal service, use of recipes and the cycle menu.
- Maintains accurate records pertaining to the food service operations to include numbers of meals served, food costs, inventory, cycle menu, menu substitutions, etc.
- Attends department meetings, institutional meetings and trainings as required.
- Directs the planning, preparation, and service of special diets prescribed by physician, dietician or dentist.
- Makes routine checks of all kitchen equipment.
- Applies and enforces departmental rules, regulations and policies.
- This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.