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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

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Culinary & Kitchen ProductionUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeMcFarland, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent certification is required.
  • At least two years of experience managing and/or producing food in quantity in a commercial, military, or institutional setting, or an equivalent combination of work experience and training, is required.
  • Must be able to communicate minimum production and service requirements to all personnel.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must be able to lift or carry up to 10 pounds continuously and stand continuously.
  • Must be able to lift or carry up to 20 pounds and push or pull up to 40 pounds frequently; bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, walk, and work with machinery and/or in extreme temperatures frequently.
  • Must be able to lift or carry and push or pull up to 60 pounds, sometimes more, occasionally; climb and sit occasionally.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare large quantities of meats, fish, gravies, cereals, soups, and vegetables in coordination with the Food Service Manager.
  • Prepare food according to the menu plan.
  • Manage food and supply inventory, including placing and receiving orders.
  • Ensure food quality and schedule preparations.
  • Guide and train employees.
  • Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.
  • Train inmate and detainee food service workers and inspect their work.

Desired Qualifications

  • College credits or relevant technical training courses in food service preparation and cooking are preferred.
  • Prior cooking and correctional food service training is preferred.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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