Institutional Food Service Manager | Lead Ops & Training

The GEO Group, Inc.; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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. in Big Spring, TX is hiring a Food Service Manager to oversee daily operations of the facility's dietary program.

You will review menus, supervise food prep, maintain sanitation, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least five years of management experience in institutional food service, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work within security-driven environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Experience in institutional cooking in a correctional setting preferred.
• Requires extensive knowledge of the practices and materials used in food service procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the food service in a creative manner.
• Review menus, supervise food prep and storage, and maintain equipment, records, and sanitation.
• Develop and implement food services policies and procedures following professional standards and the facility's guidelines.
• Supervise and inspect the work of other employees.
• Supervise and train the detainee food service staff.
• Supervise, provide training, and inspect work performed by detainee food service staff.
• Monitor and maintain company quality assurance and control in the food production areas.
• Manage food service budget (food and equipment inventory) and produce reports.

Skills

Food service management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Administrative software

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. in Big Spring, TX is hiring a Food Service Manager to oversee daily operations of the facility's dietary program.

You will review menus, supervise food prep, maintain sanitation, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least five years of management experience in institutional food service, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work within security-driven environments.