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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 evidenced 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:
Under direct supervision, this Food Service Worker/Cook is a non-security related position that performs a variety of tasks associated with the cooking, preparation and serving of foods and beverages, including but not limited to cooking meals and preparing/making salads, sauces, desserts, coffee, and tea. Responsible for standard food preparation, cooking and service work including sanitation duties, and various peripheral responsibilities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Food Service Worker/Cook may be required to perform any of the following food/beverage cooking and preparatory work: washing, peeling, scraping and cutting vegetables and fruits; preparing simple salads and slicing cakes and pies; making coffee, tea, and other beverages; and making sure correct recipes are extended to the facility population.
May be required to serve portions of food on trays or plates and pours beverages.
May be required to perform any of the following cleaning work: scraping, washing, and sorting dishes, glassware, and silverware; cleaning kitchen equipment, pots and pans, counters, and tables; sweeping and mopping the floor.
The Food Service Worker/Cook assists management in simple inventory counts and similar information needed for the placement of food and supply orders. Receives deliveries and takes inventory.
Responsible for the preparation of various documentation required in the food service operation including preparation and inventory pull sheets, production/service documentation, sanitation records, and meal delivery records.
Assists management in conducting orientation and training for staff and detainee workers.
Monitors and directs detainee workers in tray preparation, cleanup, sanitation, and other related duties to the operation of the food service area.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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 to maintain records, files and prepare simple reports required.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Who can apply
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