P/T FOOD SERVICE WORKER

GEO Corrections & Detentions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions in San Diego, California, is seeking a Food Service Worker. You will participate in food preparation, help maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, and direct detainee workers in their duties.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with preferred experience in food production and the ability to communicate effectively. This role requires you to be at least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• One year of food production experience in a commercial, military, or institutional setting is preferred.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Participate in food/beverage preparatory work.
• Help keep kitchen and food service areas clean and organized.
• Monitor and direct detainee workers.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

Job description

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

Most Of the Time, You Will:

• Participate in food/beverage preparatory work (washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables and fruits; preparing salads and slicing cakes and pies; making coffee, tea, and other beverages, etc.).
• Prepare portions of food on trays or plates and pour beverages.
• Help with inventory counts and reception of deliveries.
• Prepare various types of documentation (preparation and inventory pull sheets, production/service documentation, sanitation records, meal delivery records, etc.).
• Help conduct orientation and training for staff and detainee workers.
• Monitor and direct detainee workers in tray preparation, cleanup, sanitation, and other related duties to the operation of the food service area.
• Help keep the kitchen and food service areas clean and organized (washing/sorting dishes, glassware, and silverware; cleaning kitchen equipment, counters, and tables; sweeping and mopping the floor; etc.).

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.
• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen.

Physical Requirements

• The candidates should be able to frequently bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, work with machinery, walk, stand, and sit. You will also have to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs. (sometimes more), climb, and work in extreme temperatures.

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