Food Service Officer: Inmate Meals, Sanitation & Safety Lead

The GEO Group, Inc.; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a conscientious Food Service Officer to manage inmate meals and food service operations within a correctional facility. You will supervise food preparation, ensure sanitation and safety compliance, and maintain accurate reports for inventory and meals.

Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership, organization, and clear communication in a disciplined environment. This full-time role includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within GEO’s operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification.
• Previous experience in food services and/or in a correctional setting, preferred.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of a Correctional Officer.
• Highly organized and able to multitask effectively.
• Ability to complete all necessary documentation.
• Capacity to follow strict operational rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills in order to interact successfully with inmates and staff.

Responsibilities

• As a Food Service Officer you will be responsible for performing complex food service work.
• You will be responsible for planning and supervising food preparation and service.
• You will ensure prescribed sanitation and safety rules are maintained, calculate food requirements and prepare reports.
• You will maintain custody, care and control of inmates assigned to Food Service activities.
• You will oversee and monitor the activities of inmates while enforcing and adhering to the rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ensuring work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Monitoring compliance with sanitation, safety and health regulations.
• Inspecting food for quantity, quality and temperature.
• Assuring proper storage and use of inventory, monitoring and recording temperatures.
• Assisting in calculating food requirements and requesting supplies and equipment.
• Assuring proper preparation of meals, diets and portion controls.
• Assisting in the training of staff and inmates during orientation and training programs.
• Assisting in maintaining the security of offenders.
• Maintaining daily assignment rosters for inmate workers.
• Evaluating work performance on inmates.
• Performing moderately complex work involving the care and custody of inmates.
• Maintaining security among inmates of the institution through direct supervision.
• Preventing escapes and maintaining discipline in conformance with strict rules, regulations and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a conscientious Food Service Officer to manage inmate meals and food service operations within a correctional facility. You will supervise food preparation, ensure sanitation and safety compliance, and maintain accurate reports for inventory and meals.

Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership, organization, and clear communication in a disciplined environment. This full-time role includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within GEO’s operations.