COOK (CORRECTIONAL OFFICER)

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Karnes City (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a kitchen professional to manage large-scale food preparation for a correctional facility. You will cook according to the facility menu, ensure recipes meet population needs, and maintain accurate production records.

The role requires at least 2 years of quantity food production experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to train staff and communicate requirements clearly to all personnel. 21+ years of age preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• College credits or relevant technical training in food service or cooking is preferred.
• Minimum two years experience in quantity food production in commercial, military, or institutional settings.
• Prior cooking and correctional food service training is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to communicate production/service requirements to all personnel.

Responsibilities

• Cooks food as directed in the facility's operational menu plan.
• Ensures recipes are scaled to population requirements.
• Maintains production records.
• Directs and trains staff; oversees resident food service workers.
• Prepares schedules and ensures quality of foods and supplies.
• Places orders for food and supplies and handles deliveries/stock counts.
• Ensures sanitation and safety programs are followed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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

This position prepares large quantities food including meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, and vegetables by using a variety of cooking methods and seasoning and adheres to proper preparations methods.

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 Resident food service staff.
• Supervises resident voluntary workers.
• Conducts orientation and training programs for staff employees.
• Prepares schedules and ensures the quality 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.
• College credits or relevant technical training courses in food service preparation or cooking 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.
• Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred.
• 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 or older.

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