Corrections Kitchen Lead & Culinary Trainer

The GEO Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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, a global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation, is seeking a dedicated Cook to support the facility's food service operations in Long Beach, CA.

Under general supervision, you will prepare large quantities of a variety of foods, follow the menu plan, train detainee staff, maintain production records, place orders, ensure sanitation, and uphold high standards of quality and safety in daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Relevant technical training courses in food service preparation and cooking preferred.
• Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year prior experience in commercial or restaurant food preparation. Experience obtained military, or institutional setting, preferred.
• Must be able to communicate to all personnel the minimum production/service requirements of the job.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The GEO Group, a global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation, is seeking a dedicated Cook to support the facility's food service operations in Long Beach, CA.

Under general supervision, you will prepare large quantities of a variety of foods, follow the menu plan, train detainee staff, maintain production records, place orders, ensure sanitation, and uphold high standards of quality and safety in daily operations.