FOOD SERVICE OFFICER

The GEO Group•Bracketville, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must be mature, flexible and able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff.
Must have a positive attitude and possess a high tolerance for mental stress.
Qualified candidates are natural leaders who are able to supervise and train others successfully.
High School Diploma or equivalent certification.
Ability to perform all essential functions of a Correctional Officer.
Highly organized and able to multitask effectively.
Ability to complete all necessary documentation.
Capacity to follow strict operational rules and regulations.
Excellent communication skills in order to interact successfully with inmates and staff.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food services and/or in a correctional setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing complex food service work.
Planning and supervising food preparation and service.
Ensuring prescribed sanitation and safety rules are maintained.
Calculating food requirements and preparing reports.
Maintaining custody, care and control of detainees assigned to Food Service activities.
Overseeing and monitoring the activities of detainees while enforcing and adhering to the rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ensuring work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Monitoring compliance with sanitation, safety and health regulations.
Inspecting food for quantity, quality and temperature.
Assuring proper storage and use of inventory, monitoring and recording temperatures.
Assisting in calculating food requirements and requesting supplies and equipment.
Assuring proper preparation of meals, diets and portion controls.
Assisting in the training of staff and inmates during orientation and training programs.
Assisting in maintaining the security of offenders.
Maintaining daily assignment rosters for detainee workers.
Evaluating work performance on inmates.
Performing moderately complex work involving the care and custody of inmates.
Maintaining security among inmates of the institution through direct supervision.
Preventing escapes and maintaining discipline in conformance with strict rules, regulations and standard operating procedures.