Lead Cook: Large-Scale Food Prep & Training

The GEO Group; Columbiana (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; 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 is a recognized leader in evidences-based rehabilitation and correctional services. This role sits within GEO Reentry Services LLC, handling large-scale food service operations in a correctional setting.

The team emphasizes safety, sanitation, and high-quality meals while training inmate staff and coordinating with management. We seek candidates with a high school diploma and at least one year of food prep experience, ideally with institutional or correctional food service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum one (1) year prior experience in food preparation obtained in commercial, military, or institutional setting.
• Relevant technical training courses in food service preparation and cooking preferred. Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred.
• Must be able to communicate to all personnel the minimum production/service requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to the menu plan.
• Manage inventory (place and receive orders for food and supplies).
• Ensure food quality and schedule preparations.
• Guide and train employees.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Train inmate/detainee food service workers and inspect their work.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The GEO Group is a recognized leader in evidences-based rehabilitation and correctional services. This role sits within GEO Reentry Services LLC, handling large-scale food service operations in a correctional setting.

The team emphasizes safety, sanitation, and high-quality meals while training inmate staff and coordinating with management. We seek candidates with a high school diploma and at least one year of food prep experience, ideally with institutional or correctional food service