COOK

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Employee Discount

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Health Savings Account

Pet Insurance

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services LLC. is seeking a skilled cook to prepare large quantities of diverse foods in a correctional facility setting. You will follow the operational menu plan and contribute to quality production and proper portioning.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, some food service training, and the ability to supervise detainee staff while maintaining strict sanitation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior correctional food service training preferred.
• Must be able to communicate to all personnel the minimum production/service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large quantities of food including meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables.
• Direct work and train detainee food service staff, conduct orientation and training.
• Place orders for food and supplies; manage inventory.
• Ensure sanitation and safety programs are actively practiced.

Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service training

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

Summary

Under general supervision, prepares large quantities of a variety of food including meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other foods. Uses various methods of cooking and seasoning and adheres to proper preparations methods. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Cooks food as directed in the operational menu plan for the facility food service operation. Ensures recipes are extended to the facility population requirements. Maintains accurate production records.
• Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by detainee food service staff.
• Conducts orientation and training programs for staff employees.
• Responsible for preparation scheduling and the quality assurance of all foods and supplies.
• Responsible for placing orders for food and supplies as assigned by management. Checks in deliveries and takes inventory of food and supplies as required.
• Ensures the sanitation and safety program is actively practiced in all areas of the department.
• Assists management in maintaining a high-level of good client relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

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

GEO Reentry Services LLC.