FOOD SERVICE WORKER

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; 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 Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a Food Service Worker in Newark, New Jersey. In this role, you'll perform various tasks related to food preparation and service, such as preparing salads and cleaning kitchen equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably one year of experience in food production within a commercial or institutional setting. Effective communication is necessary for record maintenance. Join us to help deliver quality food service in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• One year food production experience in a commercial setting preferred.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare simple reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform food preparation tasks including salads, sauces, desserts.
• Responsible for cleaning kitchen equipment and dining areas.
• Assist management with inventory counts and supply orders.
• Train and monitor detainee workers in food service operations.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation duties

Communication

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

Job description

Benefits

• 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

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

Under direct supervision, the Food Service Worker is a non‑security related position that performs a variety of tasks associated with the preparation and serving of foods and beverages, including but not limited to preparing salads, sauces, desserts, coffee, and tea. Responsible for standard food service work including sanitation duties, and various serving responsibilities.

• The Food Service Worker may be required to perform any of the following food/beverage preparatory work: washing, peeling, scraping and cutting vegetables and fruits; preparing simple salads and slicing cakes and pies; making coffee, tea, and other beverages.


• May be required to dish out portions of food on trays or plates, and pours beverages.


• The Food Service Worker may be required to perform any of the following cleaning work: scraping, washing, and sorting dishes, glassware and silverware; cleaning kitchen equipment, pots and pans, counters, and tables; sweeping and mopping the floor.


• Assists management in simple inventory counts and similar information needed for the placement of food and supply orders. Receives deliveries and takes inventory.


• Responsible for the preparation of various documentation required in the food service operation including preparation and inventory pull sheets, production/service documentation, sanitation records, and meal delivery records.


• Assists management in conducting orientation and training for staff and detainee workers.


• Monitors and directs detainee workers in tray preparation, cleanup, sanitation and other related duties to the operation of the food service area.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.


• One (1) year food production experience in commercial, military, or institutional setting is preferred. Experience in the field of corrections/detainee management and prior correctional food service training is preferred.


• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in order to maintain records, files and prepare simple reports required.