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GEO Corrections & Detentions; McFarland (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A correctional services provider in McFarland is looking for a Food Service Worker to prepare large quantities of food, manage inventory, and maintain high food safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in quantity food preparation, preferably in a military or institutional setting. The role involves training inmates in food service tasks. Numerous benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in quantity food production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to the menu plan.
• Manage inventory and ensure food quality.
• Train inmate food service workers.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Sanitation and safety standards

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in food service

Job description

Benefits

• 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

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.
• College credits or relevant technical training courses in food service preparation and cooking preferred. Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years prior experience in successfully managing and/or quantity food production experience in commercial, military, or institutional setting or an equivalent combination of work experience and training required.
• Must be able to communicate to all personnel the minimum production/service requirements of the job.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen.

Physical Requirements

• Continuously: Lift or carry up to 10 lbs.; stand.
• Frequently: Lift or carry up to 20 lbs. and push/pull up to 40 lbs.; bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, walk, and work with machinery and/or in extreme temperatures.
• Occasionally: Lift or carry and push/pull up to 60 lbs. (sometimes more); climb and sit.

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