COOK

The GEO Group; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; 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

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a Food Service Cook for its facilities in the United States. This role involves preparing a variety of foods in line with the facility menu, while maintaining quality and production records.

The position emphasizes adherence to sanitation standards, training detainee staff, ordering and inventory management, and ensuring consistent service in a correctional environment. A strong focus on safety and client relations is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Cooks food as directed in the facility menu and maintains production records.
• Directs work, trains detainee food service staff, and inspects performance.
• 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 and managing deliveries and inventory.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

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.
• 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 $23.00/Hr.

Bonus (if applicable)

$2500 sign on bonus