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The GEO Group; Columbiana (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group is a recognized leader in evidences-based rehabilitation and correctional services. This role sits within GEO Reentry Services LLC, handling large-scale food service operations in a correctional setting.

The team emphasizes safety, sanitation, and high-quality meals while training inmate staff and coordinating with management. We seek candidates with a high school diploma and at least one year of food prep experience, ideally with institutional or correctional food service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum one (1) year prior experience in food preparation obtained in commercial, military, or institutional setting.
• Relevant technical training courses in food service preparation and cooking preferred. Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred.
• Must be able to communicate to all personnel the minimum production/service requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to the menu plan.
• Manage inventory (place and receive orders for food and supplies).
• Ensure food quality and schedule preparations.
• Guide and train employees.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Train inmate/detainee food service workers and inspect their work.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Your Main Responsibilities

Working with our Food Service Manager, you will prepare large quantities of meats, fish, gravies, cereals, soups, and vegetables. What we expect from you:

• Prepare food according to the menu plan.
• Manage inventory (place and receive orders for food and supplies).
• Ensure food quality and schedule preparations.
• Guide and train employees.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Train inmate/detainee food service workers and inspect their work.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum one (1) year prior experience in food preparation obtained in commercial, military, or institutional setting.
• Relevant technical training courses in food service preparation and cooking preferred. Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred.
• Must be able to communicate to all personnel the minimum production/service requirements of the job.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.

Pay

Pay USD $19.75/Hr.