Food Service Operations Supervisor

The GEO Group, Inc.; Jena (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; 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, Inc. is seeking a market-ready food service operations supervisor to oversee daily meals for detainees and manage related staff. You will ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance while directing food preparation, storage, and service.

Responsibilities include menu review, ordering, and supervising staff to uphold health standards within a correctional facility. Strong leadership and warehousing familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years managing a food service operation in institutional settings.
• Experience in warehousing operations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with sanitation and food handling standards.

Responsibilities

• Review daily menus and order food and supplies.
• Supervise activities including handling, prep, storage, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure serving line operates efficiently and temperatures meet regulatory controls.
• Decide what to discard vs leftovers.
• Manage detainee food service staff, train them, and monitor performance.
• Ensure staff follow sanitation and portion control rules.

Skills

People interactions

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some undergraduate coursework or technical training

Tools

Computer systems proficiency

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a market-ready food service operations supervisor to oversee daily meals for detainees and manage related staff. You will ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance while directing food preparation, storage, and service.

Responsibilities include menu review, ordering, and supervising staff to uphold health standards within a correctional facility. Strong leadership and warehousing familiarity are valued.