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The GEO Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; 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

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a full-time Food Service Manager in California to lead large-scale food preparation and service operations.

You will work with the Food Service Manager to plan menus, manage inventory, ensure quality, and train staff in a correctional facility environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of experience in quantity food production in a commercial, military, or institutional setting, with strong communication and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College credits or relevant technical training in food service preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience in quantity food production in commercial, military, or institutional setting.
• Must be able to communicate production/service requirements to all personnel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Sanitation and safety

Inventory management

Team training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in food service

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

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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