Corrections Food Services Supervisor - Impactful and Safe

The GEO Group, Inc.; Basile (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Employee Discounts

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Food Services Supervisor for a detention facility in Louisiana.

You will direct, supervise, and monitor detainees in food preparation, cleaning, and sanitation, ensure counts and meals meet safety standards, and respond to emergencies. You will keep daily logs, report maintenance needs, and help manage overtime while maintaining calm, professional supervision of staff and inmates.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service activities, with emphasis on institutional or commercial settings.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and monitor detainees assigned to Food Services in terms of food preparation, cleanup, and sanitation.
• Monitor inmate or detainee movements, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies.
• Perform shakedowns for contraband and confiscate prohibited items as per policies.
• Keep daily logs on inmates (including disciplinary reports).
• Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or traumatised.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean.

Skills

Food service experience

Overtime readiness

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences or related field (preferred)

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Food Services Supervisor for a detention facility in Louisiana.

You will direct, supervise, and monitor detainees in food preparation, cleaning, and sanitation, ensure counts and meals meet safety standards, and respond to emergencies. You will keep daily logs, report maintenance needs, and help manage overtime while maintaining calm, professional supervision of staff and inmates.