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GEO Reentry Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to rehabilitation and community reintegration. As a food service worker, you'll play a crucial role in preparing nutritious meals while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This position offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, alongside competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. With a focus on employee well-being, including a sign-on bonus, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in need of support. If you're passionate about food service and want to be part of a mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of prior experience in food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large quantities of food following operational menu plans.
• Direct and train food service staff, ensuring quality and safety.
• Maintain inventory and sanitation standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Sanitation Practices

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Training in Food Service

Job description

Benefits Information

**Now hiring with a Sign-On Bonus!**

(Payable in Quarterly Installments)

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:

• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
• We believe that work is more than a place you go 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.

Pay

Pay USD $18.00/Hr.

Bonus (if applicable)

$2,000.00 Sign-On Bonus