COOK

The GEO Group, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services LLC is seeking a full-time cook to prepare a variety of foods including meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, and vegetables. You will follow the facility menu, maintain production records, and supervise detainee food service staff. A strong emphasis on sanitation and safety is expected.

The role requires at least 1 year of related experience and high school diploma. Training and career growth opportunities are provided within GEO’s correctional food service program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in food preparation in commercial, military, or institutional setting.
• Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooks food as directed in the facility menu plan and maintains production records.
• Directs work, provides training and inspects detainee food service staff.
• Performs orientation and training programs for staff employees.
• Responsible for production scheduling and QA of all foods and supplies.
• Places orders for food and supplies and checks deliveries; inventories as required.
• Ensures sanitation and safety program is actively practiced in all areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

• Now Hiring with a Sign-On Bonus, payable in quarterly installments**

Benefits Information

We anticipate this position to remain open until August 3rd, 2026.

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 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.
• 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.