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.

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:

• 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.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov