Corrections Food Service Lead

The GEO Group, Inc.; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Health Insurance

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is hiring a Food Service Officer to manage food service activities inside a correctional facility. You will supervise detainees, oversee food preparation, sanitation, and daily routines while enforcing facility rules and GEO policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating inmate movements, conducting counts, handling emergencies, and documenting reports. The role requires the ability to work extended shifts and pass GEO training standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Successful completion of GEO and facility training standards, including ACA required training.
• Experience in food service activities, with commercial or institutional meal preparation preferred.
• College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field preferred; diversity training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises detainees assigned to Food Services, directing food prep, cleanup, and sanitation.
• Coordinates inmate movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency responses as needed.
• Conducts shakedowns for contraband and confiscates items per policy.
• Initiates disciplinary reports on detainees/inmates.
• Prepares reports and maintains daily logs.
• Ensures prompt assistance to inmates in injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• Supports facility safety, cleanliness, and reports maintenance needs.
• Participates in special teams for emergencies and completes required training.
• Performs other marginal duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Stamina under stress

Attention to safety

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is hiring a Food Service Officer to manage food service activities inside a correctional facility. You will supervise detainees, oversee food preparation, sanitation, and daily routines while enforcing facility rules and GEO policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating inmate movements, conducting counts, handling emergencies, and documenting reports. The role requires the ability to work extended shifts and pass GEO training standards.