FOOD SERVICE PROD SUPERVISOR

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Jena (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Jena, LA is seeking a Food Service Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a detainee meal program. You will review menus, place orders, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and portion control standards.

The role requires steering quality control of the serving line and training staff, with emphasis on regulatory adherence and efficient meal service for residents and personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years managing a food service operation in a commercial, military, or institutional facility and one year of relevant undergraduate credits or technical training.
• Minimum of one (1) year warehousing experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates effective personnel interactions, communication skills, and problem-solving techniques.
• Proficiency with computer systems preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and cleanliness in quantity food production is required.

Responsibilities

• Review daily menus and order food and supplies.
• Supervise all activities (handling, preparation, storage, equipment maintenance, cleanliness) and ensure quality.
• Ensure serving line operates efficiently and meets temperature controls.
• Decide what to discard and what to save for leftovers.
• Manage detainee food service staff, train them, and inspect performance.
• Ensure detainee and staff follow sanitation, safety, and portion rules.

Skills

Food service management

Warehousing operations

Team supervision

Sanitation standards

Inventory control

Computer systems

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

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in the review of daily menus and order all food and supplies needed.
• Supervise all activities (handling, preparation, storage, maintenance of equipment, cleanliness, etc.) as well as the quality of the finished product
• Ensure the serving line operates efficiently and temperature of food line items meet established regulatory controls.
• Decide what will be discarded and what will be saved for leftovers.
• Manage the work performed by the detainee food service staff, train them, and inspect their performance.
• Ensure detainee and staff servers follow sanitation, safety, and portion control rules.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of three (3) years prior experience managing a food service operation in a commercial, military, or institutional facility and an equivalent of one (1) year relevant undergraduate school credits and/or technical training courses, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education required.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience in a warehousing operation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates effective personnel interactions, communication skills, and problem-solving techniques.
• Proficiency with computer systems preferred.
• Requires extensive knowledge of the practices and materials used in food service procedures, in addition to knowledge of warehousing and issuing stock.
• Knowledge of the standards of sanitation and cleanliness employed in the handling of food in a quantity food production program is required.

Physical Requirements

In this position, you will frequently lift and carry up to 20 lbs., push/pull up to 40 lbs., reach above shoulder level, climb, and stand. Additionally, you should be able to occasionally lift/carry and push/pull up to 60 lbs. (or more), drive automatic equipment vehicles, work with machinery, walk, sit, and work in extreme temperatures.