MANAGER, FOOD SERVICE

GEO Reentry Services, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services, LLC is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee all dietary operations within the facility. The role includes planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

The candidate will manage menus, supervise food service staff (including detainee workers), and implement policies to maintain cost effectiveness and quality. This is an on-site role in a correctional environment with a focus on mission-driven service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Experience in institutional cooking in a correctional setting preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of food service procedures and administrative techniques.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with computers and standard department software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the facility food service.
• Review menus and supervise handling, preparation, and sanitation of food.
• Develop and maintain food service policies and procedures.
• Direct and train staff; supervise hiring, evaluations, and development.
• Monitor quality assurance and control; manage food service budget and inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service management

Institutional cooking

Correctional setting experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

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 evidence 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

Summary: The Food Service Manager manages and governs all dietary services for the facility operation, including operational planning and management of kitchen, service line and dining area staff. Manages food service budget in compliance with facility, corporate and client agency directives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Food Service Manager manages the daily operation of the facility food service operations. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• The Food Service Manager reviews menus and supervises the handling, preparation, and storage of food, maintenance of equipment, records and sanitation.
• Develops and maintains food services policies and procedures in accordance with professional standards and the guidelines established for the facility by the company.
• The Food Service Manager manages the work of other employees by assigning and inspecting the work performed. Supervision includes selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by detainee food service staff.
• The Food Service Manager monitors and maintains company quality assurance and controls in the food production areas.
• Manages food service budget including all food and equipment inventory. Produces various reports on operational efficiencies, staff usage, as requested.
• The Food Service Manager performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 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. Must have successful work history of coordinating the demands of a food service operation, displaying a thorough knowledge of administrative techniques and personnel policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated personnel interactions, communication skills, and problem‑solving techniques.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.