DIR, FOOD SERVICES (CORP)

The GEO Group•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the operational aspects of facility food service for Secure Services. The GEO Group, Inc. is a global leader in providing diversified correctional and community reentry services, offering turnkey solutions to government partners worldwide. They focus on evidence-based rehabilitation and post-release reintegration, aiming to deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. GEO believes that work should be inspiring and motivating, and employee well-being (physical, emotional, and financial) is a priority, supported by comprehensive benefits and competitive wages.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in food service operations and seven (7) years of experience in a food service management capacity. (A combination of education and work experience may be taken into consideration at management’s discretion.)
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing food service operations.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of food materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of food.
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, and training.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Ability to effectively resolve problems
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots underperforming facilities resolving food service operational issues as necessary.
Conduct periodic facility operational assessments and create improvement plans as required.
Oversees food service operations during facility start-ups, expansions and acquisitions.
Responsible for audit preparation including American Correctional Association (ACA), client audits, government inspections and internal audits ensuing positive results.
Ensures facility kitchen equipment is operating efficiently and effectively, taking into account life cycle and repair history, recommend replacement of equipment as necessary.
Monitors compliance with health and sanitation regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and food service and facility dining room operations.
Assists in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for new or continued facility operations, including kitchen/dining halls layout and design.
Assists in menu creation and evaluation, including medical/clinical diets, as requested.
Develops and conducts facility level food service training and staff development programs as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.