Institutional Cook & Training Lead

The GEO Group; Nome (AK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group is hiring a kitchen professional for its facility food service operation in the United States. You will prepare large quantities of meals, supervise detainee staff, and ensure quality and safety according to menu plans.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of experience in large-scale food production, and a valid driver’s license. Training and advancement opportunities are provided as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College credits or relevant technical training courses in food service preparation and cooking preferred. Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years prior experience in successfully managing and/or quantity food production experience in commercial, military, or institutional setting or an equivalent combination of work experience and training required.
• Valid, active driver’s license.
• Must be able to communicate to all personnel the minimum production/service requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Cooks food as directed in the operational menu plan for the facility food service operation. Ensures recipes are extended to the facility population requirements. Maintains accurate production records.
• Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by detainee food service staff.
• Conducts orientation and training programs for staff employees.
• Responsible for preparation scheduling and the quality assurance of all foods and supplies.
• Responsible for placing orders for food and supplies as assigned by management. Checks in deliveries and takes inventory of food and supplies as required.
• Ensures the sanitation and safety program is actively practiced in all areas of the department.
• Assists management in maintaining a high-level of good client relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food production management

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College credits or relevant training in food service

Correctional food service training preferred

Job description

The GEO Group is hiring a kitchen professional for its facility food service operation in the United States. You will prepare large quantities of meals, supervise detainee staff, and ensure quality and safety according to menu plans.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of experience in large-scale food production, and a valid driver’s license. Training and advancement opportunities are provided as part of a comprehensive benefits package.