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The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Alaska; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; 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

GEO Group is seeking a dedicated cook for our correctional food service operation. You will prepare a variety of foods, supervise detainee staff, and ensure quality and safety standards are met in accordance with facility menus.

The role involves scheduling, inventory control, and training responsibilities, with opportunities to contribute to program quality and client relations. A high school diploma and 2+ years of production experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College credits or technical training in food service preferred; prior correctional training preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years prior experience in managing/quantity food production in commercial, military, or institutional setting.
• Valid, active driver's license.
• Must be able to communicate the minimum production/service requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Cooks food as directed in the facility menu plan and ensures recipes meet population requirements; maintains production records.
• Directs work, trains and inspects detainee food service staff.
• Conducts orientation and training programs for staff employees.
• Responsible for preparation scheduling and quality assurance of all foods and supplies.
• Places orders for food and supplies as assigned; checks deliveries and inventories as required.
• Ensures sanitation and safety program is actively practiced across the department.
• Aids management in maintaining strong client relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep

Cooking

Staff training

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tech/food service training

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.
• 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.
• Valid, active driver's license.
• Must be able to communicate to all personnel the minimum production/service requirements of the job.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.