FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Folkston, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee daily operations of inmate meals in a correctional facility. You will supervise food preparation, storage, sanitation, and inventory, ensuring compliance with safety standards and facility guidelines.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and experience in institutional cooking; you will train detainee staff and manage budgets, QA, and reporting to ensure high-quality service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Experience in institutional cooking in a correctional setting preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of food service procedures and administrative techniques.
• Demonstrated personnel interactions, communication skills, and problem solving.
• Ability to work with computers and typical department software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the food service in a creative manner.
• Review menus, supervise food prep and storage, and maintain equipment, records, and sanitation.
• Develop and implement food services policies and procedures following professional standards and the facility's guidelines.
• Supervise and inspect the work of other employees.
• Supervise, train, and inspect detainee food service staff.
• Supervise, provide training, and inspect work performed by detainee food service staff.
• Monitor and maintain company quality assurance and control in the food production areas.
• Manage food service budget (food and equipment inventory) and produce reports.

Skills

Management experience

Institutional cooking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

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

Most Of the Time, You Will:

• Manage the daily operations of the food service in a creative manner.
• Review menus, supervise food prep and storage, and maintain equipment, records, and sanitation.
• Develop and implement food services policies and procedures following professional standards and the facility's guidelines.
• Supervise and inspect the work of other employees.
• Supervise, train, and inspect detainee food service staff.
• Supervise, provide training, and inspect work performed by detainee food service staff.
• Monitor and maintain company quality assurance and control in the food production areas.
• Manage food service budget (food and equipment inventory) and produce reports.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Experience in institutional cooking in a correctional setting preferred.
• Requires extensive knowledge of the practices and materials used in food service procedures. Must have successful work history of coordinating the demands of a food service operation, displaying a thorough knowledge of administrative techniques and personnel policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated personnel interactions, communication skills, and problem solving techniques.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Physical Requirements

In this position, you will frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs., bend and stoop, walk, and stand. Additionally, you should be able to occasionally lift/carry and push/pull up to 60 lbs. (or more), reach above shoulder level, drive automatic equipment vehicles, work with machinery, climb, sit, and work in extreme temperatures.

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