What are the responsibilities and job description for the DETENTION COOK/LAUNDRY WORKER position at City/Parish of Baton Rouge?
Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**
Under the direction of an employee of a higher classification, performs skilled general cooking and routine repetitive laundry work at the detention facility. Work involves preparing and cooking a variety of foods from menus provided, responsibility for adherence to a prescribed schedule, and the care and cleaning of kitchen equipment and facilities. Work also involves operating one or more kinds of laundry equipment in the laundering and mending of clothing and linens, as well as related duties such as cleaning the laundry room and distributing and sorting clothing items. Work is performed with some latitude for independent judgment and action. Work is reviewed through inspection and results received. Tours of duty are on a shift basis (day and/or night), may include weekends and holidays and are subject to rotation. Performs other work as requested.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, and experience in institutional or commercial food preparation.
**SUBSTITUTIONS**
Vo-tech degree in Hospitality of Food Safety Manager certificate will substitute for experience requirement. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS**
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.
**OTHER JOB ASPECTS**
In accordance with Licensing Standards of the Louisiana Administrative Code (Title 67, Part V, Subpart 8, Chapter 75, Juvenile Detention Facilities,
None.
**EXAMINATION**
Score derived from application grading.
**APPLICATION NOTE**
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.
- Job Title** : DETENTION COOK/LAUNDRY WORKER
- Type of Vacancy** : Open Competitive
- Job Opening No.** : 2500180-1
- Job Code** : 1542
- Work Location** : JUVENILE SERV-DETENTION
- Starting Salary** : $10.5445 Hourly / $21,932 Annually
- Pay Grade** : 1050 Special Recruiting Rate: This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 14 (Starting Salary $27,660 Annually)
- Application Dates** : 04/18/2025 - 05/01/2025
- Application Times** : Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**
Under the direction of an employee of a higher classification, performs skilled general cooking and routine repetitive laundry work at the detention facility. Work involves preparing and cooking a variety of foods from menus provided, responsibility for adherence to a prescribed schedule, and the care and cleaning of kitchen equipment and facilities. Work also involves operating one or more kinds of laundry equipment in the laundering and mending of clothing and linens, as well as related duties such as cleaning the laundry room and distributing and sorting clothing items. Work is performed with some latitude for independent judgment and action. Work is reviewed through inspection and results received. Tours of duty are on a shift basis (day and/or night), may include weekends and holidays and are subject to rotation. Performs other work as requested.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, and experience in institutional or commercial food preparation.
**SUBSTITUTIONS**
Vo-tech degree in Hospitality of Food Safety Manager certificate will substitute for experience requirement. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS**
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.
**OTHER JOB ASPECTS**
In accordance with Licensing Standards of the Louisiana Administrative Code (Title 67, Part V, Subpart 8, Chapter 75, Juvenile Detention Facilities,
- 7511. Facility Responsibilities, B. Criminal Background Clearance), all employees of this classification assigned to the Juvenile Services Detention Center must pass a criminal background check and/or be fingerprinted at the time of appointment. Both appointment and continued employment at this location is contingent upon the ability to pass a criminal background check. Failure to pass a criminal background check renders a candidate or current employee ineligible for employment at this location.
None.
**EXAMINATION**
Score derived from application grading.
**APPLICATION NOTE**
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.
Salary : $21,932 - $27,660
