FOOD SERVICE OFFICER

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Lovejoy (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Training

Job summary

A leading corrections service provider in Georgia is seeking a Food Services Supervisor to oversee detainee activities related to food preparation and sanitation. This role requires a high school diploma and successful training completion, with preferred experience in food service activities. Candidates should be capable of handling physical and mental stress, as well as working up to 16 hours in shifts. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safety and order within the facility.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of training courses as required by GEO and facility training standards.
• Demonstrated experience in food service activities, preferably in a commercial or institutional context.
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• College coursework in behavioral sciences or correctional services is a plus.
• State requirements for employment must be met.
• Ability to work overtime and handle stress.
• Punctuality and reliability on all shifts.
• Possibility of a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and monitor detainees in food services.
• Monitor inmate movements, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies.
• Provide assistance to those injured or ill.
• Keep daily inmate logs, including disciplinary reports.
• Provide prompt aid to those who are injured or ill.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to keep the facility clean.

Skills

Food service activities

Ability to handle physical and mental stress

Cultural diversity training

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in behavioral sciences

Job description

Benefits Information

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.

• 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

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

• 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 materials and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures.
• Keep daily logs on inmates (including disciplinary reports).
• Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.
• Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Successful completion of training courses as required by GEO and facility training standards, including ACA required training.
• Demonstrated experience in food service activities, with commercial or institutional meal preparation preferred.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (24) hour period.
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• May be required to possess valid state driver\'s license.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

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